Drive Gear Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
- Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.
Runout limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
- If the runout is outside of the limit, check the condition of the drive gear assembly. Foreign material may be caught between the drive gear and differential case, or the differential case or drive gear may be deformed.CAUTION: Replace drive gear and drive pinion as a set.
- If the runout is outside of the limit, check the condition of the drive gear assembly. Foreign material may be caught between the drive gear and differential case, or the differential case or drive gear may be deformed.