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21. Differential Inspection






Differential Inspection





1. Hold differential assembly with soft jawed vice and set special tools as shown.
Special Tool
(A): 09900-20606
(B): 09900-20701
2. Measure differential gear thrust play.
Differential gear thrust play
Standard: 0.06 - 0.22 mm (0.0024 - 0.0087 inch)
3. If thrust play is out of specification, replace thrust washer with other selective washer shown in the following so as thrust play to be in standard value.

Available differential gear thrust washer thickness 0.95 mm (0.037 inch), 1.00 mm (0.039 inch), 1.05 mm (0.041 inch), 1.075 mm (0.042 inch), 1.10 mm (0.043 inch), 1.15 mm (0.045 inch), 1.20 mm (0.047 inch)