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Backlash Inspection

  1. Remove the final driven gear and transfer drive gear from the differential carrier.
  2. Install both axles, and place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A).
    Fig 1: Placing Differential Assembly On V-Blocks
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  3. Check the backlash of the pinion gears (B) with a dial indicator (C).

    Standard: 0.175-0.275 mm (0.007-0.011 in.) 

  4. If the backlash is out of standard, replace the differential carrier.
  5. Install the final driven gear and transfer drive gear on the differential carrier (see DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT  ).
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