SA–64 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR DIFFERENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER INSPECTION 1. CHECK DRIVE PINION SHAFT RUNOUT Measure the drive pinion shaft runout at a position 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the shaft. Maximum runout: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.) If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the drive pinion and/or ring gear. 10 mm (0.39 in.) R07213 2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER (a) Remove the 8 bolts from the carrier cover. (b) Using a brass bar and hammer, separate the cover and carrier. R07083 3. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT Maximum runout: 2JZ–GTE M/T 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.) Except 2JZ–GTE M/T 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the drive pinion, ring gear and/or differential case. R00028 4. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH Measure the backlash of the ring gear and drive pinion at 3 points (minimum) and check that the average value is within the specification. Backlash (average value): 0.08–0.13 mm (0.0031–0.0051 in.) NOTICE: The difference between the maximum and minimum measured values must be less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.). If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the ring gear backlash. (See page SA–74) R00027