Component Tests and General Diagnostics

DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR






(a) Using a dial gauge , check the runout of the ring gear.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear with a new one.
2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH






(a) Using a dial gauge, check the backlash of the ring gear.
Backlash:
0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.
3. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Using a dial gauge, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and horizontally.
Maximum runout:
0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)