1. Set a dial gauge (lever type) on a tooth of the differential pinion.
2. Fix the differential side gear and move the differential pinion to measure the backlash.
3. If the measurement exceeds the factory specifications, adjust with the differential side gears shims.
(Reference)
โข Thickness of adjusting shims:
0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
1.2 mm (0.047 in.)
โข Tooth contact:
More than 35 %
โข Center of tooth contact:
1/3 to 1/2 of the entire width from the small end.
