FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Beginning With VIN #343314

PRE-INSPECTION
Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.





- Total preload
a. Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to seat bearing rollers correctly.
b. Check total preload with Tool.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload: 1.7 - 2.5 Nm (17 - 25 kg-cm, 15 - 22 inch lbs.)





- Ring gear to drive pinion backlash
Check backlash of ring gear with a dial indicator at several points.
Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash: 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 inch)





- Ring gear runout
Check runout of ring gear with a dial indicator.
Runout limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
- Tooth contact
Check tooth contact. Refer to Adjustment. Adjustment





- Side gear to pinion mate gear backlash
Measure clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case with a feeler gauge.
Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case: 0.10 - 0.20 mm (0.0039 - 0.0079 inch)