Differential Side Gear Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
- Place differential case straight up so that side gear to be measured comes upward.
- Using feeler gauge, measure the clearance between side gear back and differential case at 3 different points, while rotating side gear. Average the 3 readings, and then measure the clearance of the other side as well.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Side gear back clearance specification: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less
CAUTION: To prevent side gear from tilting, insert feeler gauges with the same thickness from both sides. - If the back clearance is outside the specification, use a thicker/ thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust. Refer to
"SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER ".
When the back clearance is large:
Use a thicker thrust washer.
When the back clearance is small:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
CAUTION: Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individually.