Differential Case Inspection
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER
INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
Differential Case -- Inspection |
| 1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH |
Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.
- Standard backlash:
- 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.)
If the backlash is not as specified, replace the side gear thrust washers with washers of a different thickness. Use the table below to select a side gear thrust washer which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
- Standard Thrust Washer Thickness:
Mark
| Specified Condition
|
1
| 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.)
|
2
| 1.10 mm (0.0433 in.)
|
3
| 1.20 mm (0.0472 in.)
|
4
| 1.30 mm (0.0511 in.)
|
- HINT:
- Select washers of the same thickness for both the right and left sides.
| 2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER |
Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.
- Minimum thickness:
- 0.9 mm (0.0354 in.)
If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.
| 3. 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:
- 17.975 mm (0.708 in.)
If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.
