Highlander 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Differential Carrier: Testing and Inspection
DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the differential ring gear.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Check that there is no damage to the differential case. If the differential case is damaged, replace it.
2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the differential ring gear.
Backlash:
0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.
3. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL PINION AND SIDE GEAR
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the differential side gear while holding one of the pinion gears toward the differential case
assembly.
Backlash:
0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.0020 to 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the 2 differential side gear thrust washers of different thicknesses.
HINT: Measure the backlash of the differential side gear with the rear differential pinion shaft installed.
4. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY