Measure and Adjust Side Gear End-Play
| 1 - ADAPTOR C-4996 (NOTE POSITION) |
| 2 - DIAL INDICATOR SET |
| 3 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY |
| 4 - SIDE GEAR |
- Rotate the assembly (3). See Fig 1two full revolutions both clockwise and counterclockwise. Set up dial indicator (2) and record end play.
1 - ADAPTOR C-4996 (NOTE POSITION) 2 - DIAL INDICATOR SET 3 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - Rotate side gear 90 degrees and take another measurement (2). See Fig 2. Again, rotate side gear 90 degrees and record a final measurement.
- Using the smallest end play recorded, shim that side gear to within 0.001 to 0.013 inch. The other side gear should be checked using the same procedure.
CAUTION:
Side gear end play must be within 0.001 to 0.013 inch. Five select thrust washers are available: 0.027, 0.032, 0.037, 0.042, and 0.047 inch.