Differential Assembly: Adjustment: Backlash

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.

1. Remove carrier cover. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the backlash.

   Backlash: Refer to  "BACKLASH ".

   • If the backlash is outside of the specified value, change the thickness of side bearing adjusting washer.
     Fig 1: Measuring Drive Gear Backlash

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     When the backlash is large: 

     Decrease side bearing adjusting washer thickness. 

     For selecting adjusting washer, refer to the latest parts information. 

     When the backlash is small: 

     Increase side bearing adjusting washer thickness. For selecting adjusting washer, refer to the latest parts information.