FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Pre-Inspection






BACKLASH OF SIDE GEAR AND PINION GEAR
1. Before disassembly, measure the backlash of the side gears and pinion gears. If not within specification. replace the differential assembly.

Standard Backlash: 0.001-0.004 inch (0.025-0.1 mm)
Maximum: 0.020 inch (0.5 mm)