Check the clearance between side gear and differential case as follows.
Clean final drive assembly sufficiently to prevent side gear thrust washer, differential case, side gear, and other parts from sticking by gear oil.
Put differential case vertically so that side gear to be measured faces upward.
Place Tool and a dial indicator onto side gear.
Tool number : - (J-39713)
Move side gear up and down, and measure the clearance.
CAUTION: There should be no resistance and gears should rotate freely.
If not within specification, adjust the clearance by changing side gear thrust washer thickness.
Turn differential case upside down and measure the clearance between side gear and differential case on the other side in the same way.
Inspection AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Gear, Washer, Shaft, And Case
Check side gears, side gear thrust washers, pinion mate shaft, pinion mate gears, pinion mate thrust washers and differential case. If necessary, replace with a new one.
Bearing
Check for bearing damage and rough rotation. If necessary, replace with a new one.
CAUTION: When replacing tapered roller bearing, replace outer and inner races as a set.
