Backlash Inspection

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Install the driveshaft and the intermediate shaft into the differential assembly.
Carefully clamp the driveshaft (A) in a bench vise (B).

Fig 1: Measuring Backlash Of Final Driven Gear Using Dial Indicator
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Place the intermediate shaft (C) on a V-block (D), then fix the intermediate shaft using vise grips or equivalent (E).
Measure the backlash of the final driven gear (F) with a dial indicator (G). If the backlash is not within the standard, replace the differential assembly.
NOTE: If it needs to replace the differential carrier, the final driven gear and the transfer drive gear as a set. Do not separate the final driven gear and the transfer drive gear from the differential carrier.

Standard (New): 0.6- 1.2 mm (0.024- 0.047 in)