Assembly Inspection And Adjustment: Backlash
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the backlash.
Backlash: 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)
- If the backlash is outside of the specification, adjust each side bearing adjuster.
If the backlash is greater than specification:
Loosen side bearing adjuster A and tighten side bearing adjuster B by the same amount.
If the backlash is less than specification:
Loosen side bearing adjuster B and tighten side bearing adjuster A by the same amount.
CAUTION: Do not change the side bearing adjusters by different amounts as it will change the side bearing preload torque.
- If the backlash is outside of the specification, adjust each side bearing adjuster.