LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
SST: 09229-55010
Standard total preload (at starting):
New bearing
1.68 to 3.17 N*m (17.1 to 32.3 kgf*cm, 14.9 to 28.1 in.*lbf)
Reused bearing
0.96 to 2.17 N*m (9.8 to 22.1 kgf*cm, 8.5 to 19.2 in.*lbf)
37. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Place a dial indicator so that it is perpendicular to the top of the ring gear on the tooth side.
(b) Fix the companion flange in place, and measure the ring gear backlash.
Standard backlash:
0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.0031 to 0.0051 in.)
NOTE:
Measure at 3 or more areas around the circumference of the ring gear.
38. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the drive pinion shaft at a position 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the shaft.
Maximum runout:
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
39. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION NUT