Differential: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT1. BEVEL PINION GEAR BACKLASH
1. Disassemble the front differential.
2. Select a different washer from the table and install.
3. Adjust until the specified value is obtained.
Standard backlash: 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 inch)
2. HYPOID GEAR BACKLASH
Adjust backlash by turning holder in the right side case.
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NOTE: Each time holder rotates one tooth, backlash changes by 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch).
3. TOOTH CONTACT OF HYPOID GEAR
Adjust until the teeth contact is correct.
^ Backlash is excessive.
To reduce backlash, loosen holder on the upper side (case right side) and turn in the holder on the lower side (case left side) by the same amount.
^ Backlash is insufficient.
To increase backlash, loosen holder on the lower side (case left side) and turn in the holder on the upper side (case right side) by the same amount.
^ The drive pinion shim selected before is too thick.
Reduce its thickness.
^ The drive pinion shim selected before is too thin.
Increase its thickness.