Differential Case: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
- Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of the side gear.
Standard backlash: 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.0020 to 0.0070 in.)
Standard thrust washer thickness
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002 STANDARD THRUST WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
| Thickness |
Thickness |
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
1.2 mm (0.0472 in.) |
| 1.1 mm (0.0433 in.) |
1.3 mm (0.0512 in.) |