DIFFERENTIAL CASE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH

    1. C263881

      Install the front differential pinion to the front differential case side. 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.)

      Tip:

      • Measure the thickness with a micrometer to select a proper thrust washer because the thrust washers do not have any distinguishing marks.

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

      Thrust Washer Thickness

      Part No.

      Mark

      Thickness mm (in.)

      41361-22140

      14

      0.95 (0.0374)

      41361-22020

      02

      1.00 (0.0394)

      41361-22150

      15

      1.05 (0.0413)

      41361-22030

      03

      1.10 (0.0433)

      41361-22160

      16

      1.15 (0.0453)

      41361-22040

      04

      1.20 (0.0472)

      If the backlash is out of specification, replace the side gear thrust washers.

  2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER

    1. C193762

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

      Minimum Thickness

      0.92 mm (0.0362 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. C199374

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

      Minimum Outer Diameter

      16.982 mm (0.668 in.)

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