Disassembly and Assembly: Pre-Inspection

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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)

Fig 1: Checking Clearance Between Side Gear And Differential Case
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Move side gear up and down, and measure the clearance.
Allowable Clearance between side gear and differential case with thrust washer

Refer to AVAILABLE THRUST WASHER .

Fig 2: Moving Side Gear Up And Down For Measuring Clearance
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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.