Backlash Inspection: 4WD
- Remove the final driven gear and the transfer drive gear from the differential carrier.
- Install the driveshaft and the right side driveshaft into the differential assembly (A). Place the driveshaft and the intermediate shaft on V-blocks (B).
- 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.
- Remove the driveshaft and the right side driveshaft from the differential assembly.
- Install the final driven gear and transfer drive gear on the differential carrier (see DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT ).