Front Differential Assembly: Inspection

Check each component for scratches, damage or other faults.
Inspect the backlash of the pinion gear.
Specification:

0.13-0.18 mm (0.0051-0.0071 in)

Fig 1: Checking Front Differential Assembly Pinion Gear Backlash Using Special Tools
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Measure the hypoid gear backlash, and then adjust it to be within specification. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Front Differential Assembly>ADJUSTMENT .