For 1990-2009 cars only
- Inspect the differential carrier assembly (678) for the following conditions:
- Using a feeler gage, measure the end play of the planetary pinion gear (816) for the differential carrier. The end play should be 0.24-0.63 mm (0.009-0.025 in).
- If the end play check or the component inspection indicates a problem, repair the front differential carrier assembly (678).
| • | Damaged or worn teeth, bearing rollers, washers, or pins in the differential planetary pinion gear |
| • | Damaged or worn teeth or splines in the differential carrier sun gear |
| • | Damaged or worn teeth, splines, or thrust washers in the differential side gear |
| • | Damaged or worn teeth, thrust washers, or shaft in the differential pinion gear |
| • | Damaged governor drive gear |
| • | Damaged differential carrier, sun gear, or internal gear thrust bearings |
| • | Damaged or worn selective thrust washer in the carrier |
| • | Damaged differential carrier housing |
| • | Damaged or worn teeth in the final drive internal gear |
| • | Damaged or worn internal gear bushing |
