Differential Case

E351 MANUAL TRANSAXLE: DIFFERENTIAL CASE: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH





(a) Hold the front differential pinion to the front differential case side. Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.
Standard backlash:
0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.002 to 0.0079 in.)
If backlash is out of specification, install proper side gear thrust washers.
2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER





(a) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.
Minimum thickness:
0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.
3. INSPECT NO. 1 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT





(a) Using a micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft.
Minimum diameter:
17.975 mm (0.70768 in.)
If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft.