RA-50 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Differential (Differential Case) 3. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM LH CASE: (a) Side gear (b) Side gear thrust washer (5 pieces) (c) Clutch plate (4 pieces) HINT: Keep the disassembled parts in order. 04661 4. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM RH CASE: (a) Spring LH retainer and two spring (b) Spider with pinion gear (c) Spring RH retainer (d) Side gear (e) Side gear thrust washer (5 pieces) (f) Clutch plate (4 pieces) HINT: Keep the disassembled parts in order. 04661 INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS 1. REPLACE PARTS THAT ARE DAMAGED OR WORN HINT: If replacing the side gear, also replace the thrust washer making contact with it. RA0226 2. INSPECT THRUST WASHERS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE Check that the contact surface of the thrust washer is even and that no bare metal is showing. Thickness limit (reference): 1.74 mm (0.0685 in.) If necessary, replace the thrust washers. HINT: If replacing the thrust washer, also replace the clutch plate making contact with it. RA0191 3. INSPECT CLUTCH PLATE FOR WEAR OR DAMAGED Check see that there is no abnormal wear. If necessary, replace the clutch plate. HINT: As shown in the illustration, there are two types of clutch plates. The clutch plate in differential will either have a notched portion on its rim or teeth missing at two places on the inner ring (right side), or a cluth plate with no missing teeth or notched portion (left side). Therefore, when replacing the clutch plates never mix these two types inside the same differential. 41385-35010 41385-Z2020 RA0214 RA1753