Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Differential Case: Reassembly
- Assemble differential case
:
- Coat the 2 side gear thrust washers and 2 pinion thrust washers with ATF.
- Install the 2 side gears, 2 pinions and 4 thrust washers to the case. See Figure.
- Check the side gear backlash.
Measure the side gear backlash while pushing one pinion gear toward the case.
Standard backlash:
0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 in.)
Referring to Fig 2 , select thrust washers which backlash is surely within the specified range. Select washers of the same size for both sides.
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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.
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