SA–65 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR DIFFERENTIAL SST (or 36 mm Deep Socket) R00054 5. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD Using SST (or a 36 mm deep socket) and a torque wrench, measure the drive pinion preload using the backlash of the drive pinion and ring gear. SST 09229–55010 Preload (at start): 2JZ–GTE M/T 1.0–1.2 N·m (10–12 kgf·cm, 8.9–10.6 in.·lbf) Except 2JZ–GTE M/T 0.5–0.8 N·m (5–8 kgf·cm, 4.3–6.9 in.·lbf) 6. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD Using SST (or a 36 mm deep socket) and a torque wrench, measure the total preload. SST 09229–55010 Total preload (at start): In addition to drive pinion preload 2JZ–GTE M/T 0.4–0.6 N·m (4–6 kgf·cm, 3.4–5.2 in.·lbf) Except 2JZ–GTE M/T 0.5–0.8 N·m (5–8 kgf·cm, 4.3–6.9 in.·lbf) If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential R00025 7. CONVENTIONAL TYPE ONLY: CHECK PINION GEAR BACKLASH Measure the pinion gear backlash while holding one side gear toward the case. Backlash: 0.05–0.20 mm (0.0020–0.0079 in.) If the backlash is not within the specification, install the cor- rect thrust washer. (See page SA–70) 8. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN (See page SA–75) Side Gear R00029 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER DISASSEMBLY HINT: When fastening the differential carrier to an overhaul stand, etc., fasten it at the 4 places on the ring gear side shown in the illustration.