Workshop Manual

4A1–17
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
4. Adjust feeler gauge thickness from side to side
until ring gear backlash is in the specified range.
Backlash: 0.13–0.20 mm(0.005 –0.008 in)
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With zero end play and correct backlash estab-
lished, remove the feeler gauge packs, determine
the thickness of the shims required and add 0.025
mm (0.001 in) to each shim pack to provide side
bearing preload. Always use new shims.
5. Use bearing remover J–42379 and pilot
J–8107–2 to remove side bearing.
B Select insert; 303173 and collet halves;44801
in remover kit J–42379.
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12.Install the side bearings together with the selected
shims.
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Legend
(1) Drive Handle:J–8092
(2) Installer: J–24244
(3) Pilot: J–8107–2
13.Install side bearing outer race.
14.Install differential cage assembly.
15.Install bearing cap then align the setting marks(1)
applied at disassembly.
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