Sorento 2WD V6-3.3L (2008)
(1) Place a dial gauge on the back-face of the drive gear and measure the runout.
Limit : 0.05mm (0.0020in.)
(2) If the run out is beyond the limit, check that there are no foreign substances between the drive gear and differential case and, that the bolts
fixing the drive gear are not loose.
3. DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BACKLASH
(1) Fix the side gear with a wedge so it cannot move and measure the differential gear backlash with a dial indicator on the pinion gear.
NOTE:
Take the measurements at two places on the pinion gear.
Standard value : 0-0.1 mm (0-0.0039 in.)
(2) If the backlash exceeds the limit, adjust using side bearing spacers.
NOTE:
If adjustment is impossible, replace the side gear and pinion gears as a set.
4. FINAL DRIVE GEAR TOOTH CONTACT
Check the final drive gear tooth contact by following the steps below :
(1) Apply the same amount of machine blue slightly to both surfaces of the drive gear teeth.
