3. Check: differential gear operation Unsmooth operation Replace the differ- ential gear assembly. Insert the double off-set joint into the differ- ential gear, and turn the gear back and forth. EBS00174 MEASURING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LASH 1. Secure the gear case in a vise or another supporting device. 2. Remove: drain plug gasket 3. Install: a bolt of the specified size 1 (into the drain plug hole) CAUTION: _ Finger tighten the bolt until it holds the ring gear. Otherwise, the ring gear will be dam- aged. 4. Attach:
gear lash measurement tool 2 dial gauge 3 Gear lash measurement tool 90890-01475 Middle drive gear lash tool YM-01475 a Measuring point is 22.5 mm (0.86 in) 7 - 17 FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND DIFFERENTIAL GEAR DRIV DRIV