Differential Assembly: Pre-Inspection
NOTE:
If the differential is noisy, perform the following pre-inspection before disassembly to determine the cause of the noise.
- Remove differential from transaxle. Install differential carrier on work stand with ring gear in horizontal position. Check ring gear backlash. See Fig 1 . If backlash in not within specification, adjust side baring preload or repair as necessary. Backlash should be .0039-.0059" (.10-.15 mm).
- Check ring gear runout. If runout is greater than maximum, install a NEW ring gear. Maximum runout is .0028" (.07 mm). Check teeth contact. Check total pinion preload with a torque wrench. Total preload (starting) should be 5.2-8.7 INCH lbs. (.6-1.0 N.m)