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Differential Case: Inspection

  1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH 
    1. Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    2. Place a dial indicator on the tip of the side gear tooth at a right angle.
    3. Hold the pinion gear in the differential case and measure the backlash of the side gear.
      Fig 1: Measuring Front Differential Side Gear Backlash
      G04977505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard backlash: 

      0 to 0.15 mm (0 to 0.0059 in.) 

      Thrust washer thickness 

      THRUST WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

      Thickness Thickness
      1.50 mm (0.0591 in.) 1.75 mm (0.0689 in.)
      1.55 mm (0.0610 in.) 1.80 mm (0.0709 in.)
      1.60 mm (0.0630 in.) 1.85 mm (0.07283 in.)
      1.65 mm (0.0650 in.) 1.90 mm (0.07480 in.)
      1.70 mm (0.0669 in.) -

      If the backlash is greater than the standard range, select another side gear thrust washer.

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