Sorento 4WD V6-3.3L (2008)
2. Insert a brass rod between the differential carrier and the differential case, and then rotate the companion flange by hand (once in the normal
direction, and then once in the reverse direction) while applying a load to the drive gear so that some torque (approximately 25-30 kg-cm) is
applied to the drive pinion.
CAUTION:
If the drive gear is rotated too much, the tooth contact pattern will become unclear and difficult to check.
3. Check the tooth contact pattern.
NOTE:
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Tooth contact pattern is a method for judging the result of the adjustment of drive pinion height and final drive gear backlash. The adjustment
of drive pinion height and final drive gear backlash should be repeated until the tooth contact patterns are similar to the standard tooth contact
pattern.
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When you cannot obtain a correct pattern, the drive gear and drive pinion have exceeded their limits. Both gears should be replaced as a set.
