Pre-Inspection

Pre-Inspection
Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspections.

TOTAL PRELOAD





^ Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
^ Check total preload with Tool.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload: 1.4 - 1.7 Nm (14- 17 kg-cm, 12 - 15 inch lbs.)

RING GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH





^ Check backlash of ring gear with a dial indicator at several points.
Ring gear to drive pinion backlash: 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 inch)

RING GEAR RUNOUT





^ Check runout of ring gear with a dial indicator.
Ring gear runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

TOOTH CONTACT
Check tooth contact.

SIDE GEAR TO DRIVE PINION GEAR BACKLASH





^ Measure clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case using a feeler gauge.
Side gear to pinion mate gear backlash: Less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)