Left Side Gear Backlash Adjustment

1. Install the cam unit and side thrust washer to the flange end of the case.
2. Place the pinion gears and side gear thrust washers into the differential.
- Align them with the pinion shaft hole.
3. Press down the side gear, and install the pinion shaft and lock screw.
- If the side gear cannot be pressed down far enough to install the pinion shaft, replace the side gear thrust washer with a thinner washer.
4. Rotate the pinion gear closest to the lock screw so one of the teeth is pointing downward (perpendicular to the ring gear flange).
5. Insert a large tapered tool, like a screwdriver, firmly between the side gear and the pinion shaft.





6. Mount a dial indicator to the ring gear flange and place the stem of the indicator on one of the teeth on the pinion gear closest to the lock screw.
7. Pull the pinion gear firmly into its seat, and rotate the gear back and forth while reading the dial indicator. Record the reading.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 on the opposite pinion gear.
9. The backlash should be between 0.254 and 0.457 mm (0.010 and 0.018 inch).
10. If the backlash is too high, use a thicker side gear thrust washer.
11. If the backlash is too low, use a thinner side gear thrust washer.