PROCEDURE
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Install the front differential pinion to the front differential case side. Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.
Standard Backlash |
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0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
Measure the thickness with a micrometer to select a proper thrust washer because the thrust washers do not have any distinguishing marks.
Select washers of the same thickness for both right and left sides.
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If the backlash is out of specification, replace the side gear thrust washers.
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER
Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.
Minimum Thickness |
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0.92 mm (0.0362 in.) |
If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.
INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.
Minimum Outer Diameter |
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16.982 mm (0.668 in.) |
If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.