HYPOID Driven Gear Backlash

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Adjust the backlash by turning the differential side retainers on the left and right side.

ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

Fig 1: Checking Hypoid Driven Gear Backlash

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NOTE: Each time the differential side retainer rotates by one notch (A), the backlash changes by 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).

Fig 2: Identifying Differential Side Retainer Notch Angle

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