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Disassembly and Assembly: Pre-Inspection

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  1. Clean final drive assembly sufficiently to prevent side gear thrust washer, differential case, side gear, and other parts from sticking by gear oil.
    Fig 1: Measuring Side Gear To Differential Case Clearance
    G02023119Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Upright the differential case so that the side gear to be measured faces upward.
  3. Place final drive adapter and dial gauge onto side gear. Move side gear up and down, and measure the clearance.
    Fig 2: Measuring Side Gear Play
    G02023120Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Clearance between side gear and differential case: 
    2. 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008 in) 
  4. If not within specification, adjust the clearance by changing thrust washer thickness.
  5. Turn differential case upside down, and measure the clearance between side gear and differential case on the other side in the same way.
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