Tacoma 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1996)
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Maximum vertical runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
Maximum lateral runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
2. Check ring gear runout. Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear runout.
Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the runout is not within the specification, replace the ring gear.
3. Check ring gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.
Backlash: 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 inch)
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.
4. Measure drive pinion preload. Using a torque wrench, measure the drive pinion preload using the backlash of the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting): 0.6 - 1.0 Nm (5.2 - 8.7 inch lbs.)
5. Check total preload. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.
Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus: 0.4 - 0.6 Nm (3.5 - 5.2 inch lbs.)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect a differential.
