Differential Case

U760E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: DIFFERENTIAL CASE: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH

(a) Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Place a dial indicator on the tip of a side gear tooth at a right angle.

(c) Hold the pinion gear in the differential case and measure the backlash of the side gear.

Standard backlash:

0.05 to 0.15 mm (0.00197 to 0.00590 in.)

Thrust Washer Thickness:





If the backlash is more than the standard range, select another side gear thrust washer.