Disassembly and Assembly: Pre-Inspection
- Check the clearance between side gear and differential case as follows.
- Clean final drive assembly sufficiently to prevent side gear thrust washer, differential case, side gear, and other parts from sticking by gear oil.
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- Upright the differential case so that the side gear to be measured faces upward.
- Place final drive adapter and dial gauge onto side gear. Move side gear up and down, and measure the clearance.
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- Clearance between side gear and differential case:
- 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008 in)
- If not within specification, adjust the clearance by changing thrust washer thickness.
- Turn differential case upside down, and measure the clearance between side gear and differential case on the other side in the same way.