FRONT FINAL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY : Adjustment: Backlash

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.

1. Remove carrier cover. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY : Disassembly & Assembly .
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the backlash.

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   Backlash

   : Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE : Service Data .

   • If the backlash is outside of the specified value, change the thickness of side bearing adjusting washer.

     When the backlash is large:

     Decrease side bearing adjusting washer thickness. For selecting adjusting washer, refer to the latest parts information.

     When the backlash is small:

     Increase side bearing adjusting washer thickness. For selecting adjusting washer, refer to the latest parts information.