LS 460 RWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2010)
NOTICE:
Check the tooth contact pattern at 4 positions around the circumference of the ring gear.
HINT
The patterns indicated by the Prussian blue are the tooth contact locations.
8. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Place a dial indicator on the tip of the pinion gear tooth at a right angle.
(b) Hold the side gear in the differential case and check that the backlash is 0 mm (0 in.). If not, replace the rear differential case with a new one.
9. 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: