REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT

DRIV

MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTING THE FINAL GEAR LASH

Final gear lash measurement

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 damaged.

4.Attach:

Gear lash measurement tool 1

Dial gauge 2

Gear lash measurement tool:

P/N. YM-01475, 90890-01475

a Measuring point is 31.46 mm (1.24 in)

5.Measure:

Gear lash

Gently rotate the gear coupling from engagement to engagement.

Final gear lash:

0.1 ~ 0.2 mm (0.004 ~ 0.008 in)

NOTE:

Measure the gear lash at four positions. Rotate the shaft 90° each time.

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