RA/Rear Axle And Suspension — Disassembly of Differential, page 23

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.)