Differential Case Inspection

Transmission. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
E351 Manual Transaxle. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH

  2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER

  3. INSPECT NO. 1 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT

Differential Case -- Inspection



1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Hold the front differential pinion to the front differential case side. Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.

    Standard backlash:
    0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.002 to 0.0079 in.)
    If backlash is out of specification, install proper side gear thrust washers.


2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.

    Minimum thickness:
    0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
    If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.


3. INSPECT NO. 1 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft.

    Minimum diameter:
    17.975 mm (0.70768 in.)
    If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft.