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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: Inspecting 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.