Front Differential Assembly: Inspection

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Check each component for scratches, damage or other faults.
Inspect the backlash of the pinion gear.
Specification:

0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)

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Measure the hypoid gear backlash, and then adjust it to be within specification.
Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY>ADJUSTMENT .