EBS00177 CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OPERATION 1. Block the rear wheels, and elevate the front wheels by placing a suitable stand under the frame. 2. Remove the wheel cap from the axle nut (right or left). 3. Measure the starting torque of the front wheel (i.e., differential gear preload) with the torque wrench. NOTE: _ Repeat this step several times to obtain an average figure. During this test, the other front wheel will turn in the opposite direction. Front wheel starting torque (differential gear preload) New unit 17 ~ 25 Nm (1.7 ~ 2.5 m · kg, 12 ~ 18 ft · lb) Minimum 10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb) T R . . 4. Out of specification Replace the differen- tial gear assembly. 5.
Within specification Install the new cotter pin and wheel cap. 7 - 19 FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND DIFFERENTIAL GEAR DRIV DRIV