Inspection [12/2013 - 08/2014]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
- Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Place a dial indicator at a right angle to one of the differential side gear teeth.
- Hold either front differential pinion and measure the backlash of the differential side gear.
Standard Backlash
0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.)
FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER THICKNESSThickness Thickness 0.90 mm (0.0354 in.) 1.10 mm (0.0433 in.) 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.) 1.20 mm (0.0472 in.) If the backlash is not within the standard range, select another front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washer.
- Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.