Tools Required
- Install the J 8001
to the differential carrier with the
dial indicator plunger against a ring gear tooth.
- Hold the pinion gear stationary.
- Move the ring gear (1) back and forth as far as it will travel
without turning the pinion gear.
- Observe the J 8001
while moving the ring gear back and forth as previously described.
Differential backlash should be within 0.0203 to 0.381 mm (0.008 to
0.015 in).
Important: In order to preserve the differential side bearing preload, any time
a side bearing adjuster is loosened, the other adjuster MUST be tightened
the same amount. The last motion of this adjustment must be in a tightening
direction.
- If the differential backlash is above the specification, adhere to the
following directions:
| • | Loosen the right side bearing adjuster approximately 1/4 turn. |
| • | Tighten the left side bearing adjuster approximately 1/4 turn
using the J 37760
. |
| • | This procedure moves the ring gear close to the pinion gear in order
to cause a tighter mesh and less backlash. |
- If the differential backlash is below the specification, adhere
to the following specifications:
| • | Loosen the left side bearing adjuster approximately 1/4 turn. |
| • | Tighten the right side bearing adjuster approximately 1/4 turn
using the J 37760
. |
| • | This procedure moves the ring gear away from the pinion gear in order
to cause a looser mesh and more backlash. |
- Continue with the adjustment
of specifications until the most accurate differential backlash is obtained.
Tighten
Tighten the differential side bearing cap bolts to 100 N·m
(72 lb ft).
- Install both side bearing lock plates; secure with two bolts.
Tighten
Tighten both of the side bearing lock plate bolts to 33 N·m
(25 lb ft).
