REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Differential (i) Using a plastic hammer, snug down the washer and bearing by tapping the ring gear. (j) Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash. Backlash: 0.13 — 0.18 mm (0.0051 — 0.0071 in.) (k) If not within specification, adjust by either increasing or decreasing the number of washers on both sides by an equal amount. HINT: There should be no clearance between the plate washer and case. Insure that there is ring gear backlash. 10. ADJUST SIDE BEARING PRELOAD (a) After adjustment with the backlash as reference, remove the ring gear teeth plate washer and measure the thickness. (b) Install a new washer of 0.06 — 0.09 mm (0.0024 — 0.0035 in.) thicker than the washer removed. HINT: Select a washer which can be pressed in 2/3 of the way by finger. (c) Using SST and a plastic hammer, tap in the side washer. SST 09504-22011