Corolla CE Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
3. Ring Gear Side:
Remove side bearing from differential case. Using SST 09950-00020, 09950-00030, 09950-60010 (09951-00360) or equivalents, remove the side
bearing.
NOTE: Apply the claw of SST to the bearing inner race at the position where the differential case is indented.
4. Inspect side gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of one side gear while holding one pinion toward the case.
Standard backlash: 0.05-0.20 mm (0.0020-0.0079 inch).
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct thrust washer to the side gears.
5. Disassemble differential case.
a. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the pinion shaft straight pin, as follows:
b. Remove the pinion shaft from the case.
c. Remove the two pinions and side gears with the four thrust washers from each gear.
6. Transmission Case Side:
If necessary, replace oil seal and side bearing outer race, as follows:
a. Using a screwdriver and hammer, drive out the oil seal.
b. Using SST 09612-65014 or equivalent, pull out the outer race and shim.
c. Place the shim into the case.
d. Using SST 09950-60020 (09951-00710), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) or equivalents, and a hammer, drive in a new outer race.