Differential Carrier Assembly: Adjustments
Adjusting Differential Gears1. Install large differential gears with thinnest shims (0.5 mm).
2. Install small differential gears with thrust washers and press in shaft.
Note: Do not mix up differential gears and thrust washers from this point on!
3. Press out small differential gears and check play of large differential gears by hand (arrows).
4. Adjust play to max. 0.10mm by installing a shim of correct thickness.
Note Adjustment is correct when no play can be felt, but the differential gears can still be turned easily and without hesitation.
Shims available