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Checking Differential Ring Gear Backlash

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  1. Remove the differential housing cover.
  2. Using a suitable dial indicator and the special tool, measure and record the differential ring gear backlash in 4 opposing points on the ring gear.
  3. Fig 1: Measuring Differential Ring Gear Backlash Using Special Tools (100-002) & (308-021)
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