Drive Gear Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove rear cover. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
- Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
- Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.
Runout limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
- If the runout is outside of the repair limit, check drive gear assembly condition; foreign material may be caught between drive gear and differential case, or differential case or drive gear may be deformed.CAUTION: Replace drive gear and drive pinion gear as a set.
- If the runout is outside of the repair limit, check drive gear assembly condition; foreign material may be caught between drive gear and differential case, or differential case or drive gear may be deformed.