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Roll Pin Assembly Note

  1. Install the new roll pin as shown in the figure to hold the pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Roll Pin
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  2. Measure the backlash by the following procedure.
    1. Install the left and right drive shafts in the differential component.
    2. Support the drive shaft on V-blocks as shown in the figure.
    3. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears.
      • If not within the specification, replace worn and damage parts.
        Fig 2: Measuring Backlash Of Pinion Gears
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    Differential pinion gear backlash 

    0.050-0.150 mm {0.0020-0.059 in}