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DRIV
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
OPERATION
1.Block the rear wheels, and elevate the front
wheels by placing a suitable stand under the
frame.
2.Remove the wheel cap and cotter pin from
the axle nut (right or left).
3.Measure the starting torque of the front
wheel (i.e., differential gear preload) with the
torque wrench.
OTE:
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Repeat this step several times to obtain an
average figure.
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During this test, the other front wheel will turn
in the opposite direction.
4.Out of specification → Replace the
differential gear assembly.
5.Within specification → Install the new cotter
pin and wheel cap.
T
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Front wheel starting torque
(differential gear preload):
New unit:
17 ~ 25 Nm
(1.7 ~ 2.5 m • kg, 12 ~ 18 ft • lb)
Minimum:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
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