DIFFERENTIAL CASE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A01IRGS

      Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.

      Standard backlash
      0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.)

      If the backlash is not as specified, replace the side gear thrust washers with washers of a different thickness. Use the table below to select a side gear thrust washer which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.

      Thrust Washer Thickness
      Mark Specified Condition
      14 0.95 mm (0.0374 in.)
      02 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.)
      15 1.05 mm (0.0413 in.)
      03 1.10 mm (0.0433 in.)
      16 1.15 mm (0.0452 in.)
      04 1.20 mm (0.0472 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Select washers of the same thickness for both the right and left sides.

  2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER


    1. A01IOKB

      Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.

      Standard thickness
      0.92 to 1.08 mm (0.0363 to 0.0425 in.)
      Minimum thickness
      0.92 mm (0.0363 in.)

      If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.

  3. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT


    1. A01IQM2

      Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.

      Standard outer diameter
      16.982 to 17.000 mm (0.6686 to 0.6692 in.)
      Minimum outer diameter
      16.982 mm (0.6686 in.)

      If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.