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Backlash Inspection: 4WD

  1. Remove the final driven gear and the transfer drive gear from the differential carrier.
  2. Install the driveshaft and the right side driveshaft into the differential assembly (A). Place the driveshaft and the intermediate shaft on V-blocks (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft, Right Side Driveshaft And Differential Assembly
    G08087653Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the backlash of the pinion gears (C) using a dial indicator (D).

    Standard: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in) 

    • If the backlash is within the standard, go to step 4.
    • If the backlash is out of standard, replace the differential assembly.
  4. Remove the driveshaft and the right side driveshaft from the differential assembly.
  5. Install the final driven gear and transfer drive gear on the differential carrier (see DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT  ).