Previa Van LE 4WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC SC MFI (1997)
2. Replace LH side gear shaft dust cover.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover.
b. Using SST # 09309 - 36010, 09316 - 20011 or equivalents and a press, install a new dust cover.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
ASSEMBLY
1. Adjust differential side gear shaft backlash.
a. Install the 2 proper thrust washers on the side gears.
HINT: Using the table, select thrust washers which will ensure that the backlash is within specification.
Washer thickness:
0.95 mm (0.0374 inch)
1.00 mm (0.0394 inch)
1.05 mm (0.0413 inch)
1.10 mm (0.0433 inch)
1.15 mm (0.0453 inch)
1.20 mm (0.0472 inch)
b. Install the 2 side gears, pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and pinion shaft in the differential case.
HINT: Align the holes of the differential case and pinion shaft.
c. Push the side gear shafts gently into the differential case by hand and install them.
d. Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with holding one pinion gear toward the differential case.
Backlash: 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 inch)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install side gear thrust washers with different thicknesses.
e. Remove the side gear shafts.
