REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — IRS Type Differential RA-23 DISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL 1. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER Remove the eight bolts, cover and gasket. 2. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT Using SST, remove the side gear shaft from the differential carrier. SST 09520-22011 SST 3. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308-00010 SST 4. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT If the runout is greater than maximum, install a new ring gear. Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.) 5. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH If the backlash is not within specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary. (See page RA-32) Backlash: 0.13 — 0.18 mm (0.0051 — 0.0071 in.)