Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
c. Install the side gear to the RH case.
d. Install the 4 pinion gears and pinion gear thrust washers to the spider.
e. Install the pinion gear with spider to the RH case.
f.
Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with holding the side gear and spider.
Standard backlash: 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 inch)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a thrust washer of a different thickness.
Thrust washer thickness:
0.9 mm (0.035 inch)
1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
1.1 mm (0.043 inch)
1.2 mm (0.047 inch)
1.3 mm (0.051 inch)
HINT:
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Measure at all 4 locations.
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Measure the backlash at the RH case at the LH case.
g. Install the side gear and side gear thrust washer to the RH case.
h. Install the pinion gears and spider to the RH case.
i.
Install the side gear and side gear thrust washer to the RH case.
j.
Align the matchmarks on the LH and RH cases.
k. Torque the 8 bolts uniformly, a little at a time.
Torque to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
