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22. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.

Standard Total Preload (at starting):

(a) If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.

23. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION

(a) Remove the bearing retainer and differential case.

(b) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 different positions on the ring gear with Prussian blue.

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