Rear Differential Carrier

Rear Differential Carrier (1 Of 3):

Rear Differential Carrier (2 Of 3):

Rear Differential Carrier (2 Of 3):

1. Check runout of companion flange. Using a dial indicator, measure the vertical and lateral runout of the companion flange.

Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)





2. Check ring gear runout. Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear runout.

Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)

If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear.





3. Check ring gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.

Backlash: 0.15 - 0.20 mm (0.0059 - 0.0079 inch)

HINT: Perform the measurements at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear. If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.





4. Measure drive pinion preload.
a. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear. If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.

Preload (at starting): 0.7 - 1.0 Nm (6.1 - 8.7 inch lbs.)
b. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.

Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus:
w/o Differential lock: 0.4 - 0.6 Nm (3.5 - 5.2 inch lbs.)
w/ Differential lock: 0.3 - 0.7 Nm (2.6 - 6.1 inch lbs.)





5. Check side gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with holding one pinion gear toward the case.

Backlash: 0.02 - 0.20 mm (0.0008 - 0.0079 inch)

If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct thrust washers.

6. Check tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion.