SHAFT DRIVE
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e. Measure the width of the flattened Plasti-
gauge® “1”.
f. If the ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clearance is
within specification, install the ring gear bear-
ing housing (along with the ring gear).
g. If the ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clearance is
out of specification, select the correct thrust
washer as follows.
h. Select the suitable thrust washer from the fol-
lowing chart.
i. Repeat the measurement steps until the ring-
gear-to-thrust-washer clearance is within the
specified limits.
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EAS23650
CHECKING THE DRIVE SHAFT
1. Check:
• Drive shaft splines
Damage/wear → Replace the drive shaft.
EAS2S31030
INSTALLING THE FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Drive shaft
(to the universal joint)
2. Install:
• Universal joint (final drive side)
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a. Fit the universal joint into the yoke.
b. Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the bear-
ings.
c. Install the bearing “1” into the yoke.
NOTICE
ECA2S31033
Check each bearing. The needle bearings
can easily fall out of their races. Slide the
yoke back and forth on the bearings; the
yoke will not go all the way onto a bearing if
a needle is out of place.
d. Press each bearing into the yoke using a suit-
able socket.
IP
The bearing must be inserted far enough into the
yoke so that the circlip can be installed.
e. Install the circlips “2” into the groove of each
bearing.
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3. Check:
• Universal joint operation
Rough operation → Replace the universal
joint or bearing.
Ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clear-
ance
0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in)
Thrust washers
Thickness (mm)
1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clear-
ance
0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in)