Differential Side Gear
ADJUSTMENT - DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAREND PLAY
Measure side gear end play: Insert feeler gauges 180° apart between differential side gear and thrust washer as shown in (Fig. 124).
Measurement taken here applies to both sides.
Side gear end play should be between0.025 - 0.152 mm (0.001 - 0.006 inch).
If clearance is greater than 0.152 mm (0.006 inch), install a thicker thrust washer (both sides).
If clearance is less than 0.025 mm (0.001), install a thinner thrust washer (both sides).
Refer to (Fig. 125) for available side gear shim thicknesses.
If end play measurement indicates a thrust washer change is necessary, the differential must be disassembled.