RA-24 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — IRS Type Differential 6. CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH Measure the side gear backlash while holding one pinion gear toward the case. Standard backlash: 0.05 — 0.20 mm (0.0020 — 0.0079 in.) If the backlash is out of specification, install the correct thrust washer. (See step 5 on page RA-27) 7. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT (See page RA-33) 8. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear. Preload (starting): 6 — 10 kg·cm (5.2 — 8.7 in.-lb, 0.6 — 1.0 N·m) 9. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload. Total preload: In addition to drive pinion preload 4 — 6 kg·cm (3.5 — 5.2 in.-lb, 0.4 — 0.6 N·m) 10. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE (a) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut. (b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut. SST 09330-00021