Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BACKLASH
Adjust the differential gear backlash according to the following procedures :
1. Assemble the side gears, side gear spacers, pinion gears, and pinion washers into the differential case.
2. Temporarily install the pinion shaft.
NOTE Do not install the lock pin yet.
3. Insert a wedge in the side gear and measure the differential gear backlash with a dial indicator on the pinion gear.
NOTE Measure both pinion gears separately.
4. If the differential gear backlash exceeds the limit, adjust the backlash by installing thicker side gear thrust spacers.
Standard value: 0 - 0.076 mm (0 - 0.0003 inch)
Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
5. Measure the differential gear backlash once again, and confirm that it is within the limit.
NOTE
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After adjustment, check that the backlash is within the limit and the differential gear rotates smoothly.
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When adjustment is impossible, replace the side gear and the pinion gear as a set.
6. Installation of the lock pin
a. Align the pinion shaft lock pin hole with the differential case lock pin hole, and drive in the lock pin.
b. Fix the lock pin in place by staking two points around the lock pin hole with a punch.
7. Installation of the drive gear
a. Clean the drive gear attaching bolts.
