Backlash Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the inboard joint, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the inboard joint and a vise
- Install the driveshaft and the intermediate shaft into the differential assembly
- Secure the driveshaft inboard joint (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws (C)
- Place the intermediate shaft (D) on a V-block (E), then hold the intermediate shaft using locking pliers (F)
- Measure the backlash of the final driven gear (G) using a dial indicator (H)
Standard 1 4-2 0 mm (0 055-0 079 in)
- If the backlash is within the standard, Go to step 5
- If the backlash is out of the standard, replace the differential assembly
- Remove the driveshaft inboard joint from the bench vise
- Remove the driveshaft and the intermediate shaft from the differential assembly