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)