Pre-Disassembly Backlash Inspection
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Install left and right axle shafts into differential. Support axle shafts on V-blocks. See Fig 1 . Measure backlash of both pinion gears. Backlash should be as specified. See TRANSAXLE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (F25M-R) or TRANSAXLE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (G15M-R/G25M-R) table. Rebuild or replace differential assembly if backlash is not as specified.