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f. Adjust the shims to obtain the correct backlash.
Rotate the pinion gear and check the gear tooth pattern.
Adjust the differential and pinion shims to obtain the
correct tooth pattern. See “Ring gear and pinion gear
pattern specification and adjustment”.
Ring Gear Backlash
Standard
0.1 – 0.2 mm
Service limit
0.4 mm
Ring gear and pinion gear pattern specification and adjustment
HEEL CONTACT: TOE CONTACT:
Select the shims so that the drive pinion is Select the shims so that the drive pinion is put
put nearer to the ring gear. farther from the ring gear.
Correct pinion gear to
ring fear tooth contact.
FACE CONTACT: FLANK CONTACT:
Select the shims so that the ring gear is put near to Select the shims so that the ring gear is put
the drive pinion. father from the drive pinion. 435V