Diagnosis & Overhaul: Components: Differential: Pre-Inspection

Backlash of side gear and pinion gear

1. Before disassembly, measure backlash of side gears and pinion gears. If not within specification, replace differential assembly.

   Backlash 

   Standard: 

   0.001-0.004 in (0.025-0.1 mm) 

   Maximum: 

   0.020 in (0.5 mm) 

   Fig 1: Measuring Backlash Of Differential Side Gears And Pinion Gears

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