FRONT AXLE ± Differential Carrier
26-44
8. Change the side bearing spacers as illustrated, and then
adjust the drive gear backlash.
NOTE
When increasing the number of side bearing spacers,
decrease the same number of the side bearing spacers
for opposite side.
9. Check the drive gear and drive pinion for tooth contact.
If poor contact is evident, make adjustment. (Refer to
P. 26-31.)
10. Measure the drive gear runout at the shoulder on the
reverse side of the drive gear.
Limit: 0.05 mm
11. If the drive gear runout exceeds the limit, reinstall by
changing the phase of the drive gear and differential case,
and remeasure.
12. If adjustment is not possible, replace the differential case
or replace the drive gear and drive pinion as a set.
Thinner
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If backlash is too small
Thicker
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Thicker
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Thinner
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If backlash is too large