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Adjustment of Differential Case

ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Thrust Washer Selection





1. Apply gear oil to contact surfaces of each gear, thrust washers and differential case.
2. Install the removed thrust washer or same thickness washer to side gear.





3. Install the side gears, thrust washers, pinion mate gears, thrust washers into differential case.

CAUTION: Install the circlip equipped side gear to the side retainer side.





4. Fit pinion mate shaft to differential case so that it meets lock pin holes.





5. Adjust clearance between rear face of side gear and thrust washer by selecting side gear thrust washer. Refer to "AVAILABLE PINION HEIGHT ADJUSTING WASHERS". Use two feeler gauges to prevent leaning of side gear as showing figure.
Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case: 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch) or less