Before VIN #343314
Pre-inspectionBefore 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.
Total preload (With front oil seal):
Drive pinion bearing
New: 1.5 - 1.7 Nm (15 - 17 kg-cm, 13 - 15 inch lbs.)
Old: 1.7 - 2.5 Nm (17 - 25 kg-cm, 15 - 22 inch lbs.)
Tool number: ST3127SO00 (J25765-A)
- 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, referring 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: 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008)