Differential Case: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 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

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.)

Fig 1: Identifying Backlash Of Side Gear