Legacy L Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC (1997)
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Backlash is insufficient.
To increase backlash, loosen holder on the lower side (case left side) and turn in the holder on the upper side (case right side) by the same
amount.
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The drive pinion shim selected before is too thick. Reduce its thickness.
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The drive pinion shim selected before is too thin. Increase its thickness.
11. After checking the tooth contact of hypoid gears, remove the lock plate (11). Then loosen retainer until the O-ring groove appears. Fit O-ring into
the groove and tighten retainer into the position where retainer has been tightened in. Tighten lock plate (11). Tightening torque: 25 +/-3 Nm (18.1
+/-2.2 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Carry out this job on both upper and lower retainers.
