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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1983TERCEL DX, 2D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESOVERHAULDIFFERENTIALDRIVE PINION DEPTH (ALL OTHERS)
1983 Toyota Tercel DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard
Drive Pinion Depth (All Others)
1983 Toyota Tercel DX, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Drive Pinion Depth (All Others)
- Install drive pinion races into gear carrier. Assemble drive pinion bearings on adjusting gauge (09530-30012 ) in differential gear carrier. See Figure. Only tighten bolt of gauge until drive pinion has no play.
- Place master gauge in differential side bearing bores. Align index marks and install caps. Torque cap bolts. Select depth adjusting shim that will just fit between master gauge and base rod head. Remove special tools.
- Press selected depth adjusting shim and rear bearing onto drive pinion. Chamfered side of shim faces toward gear.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.