Pre-Inspection
R200A - Front Final Drive / PRE-INSPECTIONBefore disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.
Total preload
A. Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
B 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.
Runout limit:....................0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Tooth contact
Check tooth contact. Refer to Adjustment, Tooth Contact.
Adjustment
Side gear to pinion mate gear backlash
Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case.
Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case:............Less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)