Drive Plate RUNOUT Test
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 1992 Geo Prizm, 1991 Toyota MR2, 1991 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Geo Prizm, and 1990 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Measure drive plate runout. See Figure. If runout exceeds .008" (.20 mm), or if ring gear is damaged, replace drive plate. If installing a new drive plate, note position of spacers. On Corolla and Prizm, tighten bolts to 47 ft. lbs. (64 N.m). On all other models, tighten bolts to 61 ft. lbs. (83 N.m).