FRONT AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK


Inspect the vehicle as follows:
1.Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position, and then put the transfer shift lever to the "2H" position. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
caution Do not jack up the vehicle.

2.Turn the propeller shaft until a click is heard.
3.Turn the companion flange clockwise until all play is eliminated, and then align the mating mark on the dust cover with the mating mark on the differential carrier.

4.Turn the companion flange anti-clockwise until all play is eliminated and measure the distance through which the mating marks moved.
Limit : 11 mm
5.If the amount of movement exceeds the limit value, check the following.

  • Drive gear backlash
  • Differential gear backlash
  • Play in the serrations and splines of the side gears, drive shaft, and drive flange