Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
13. Inspect tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion.
a. Coat 3 or 4 teeth at three different position on the ring gear with red lead.
b. Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring gear in both directions.
c. Inspect the teeth pattern. If the teeth are not contacting properly, use the following chart to select a proper washer for correction.
Washer thickness (Mark and Thickness):
87 1.87 mm (0.0736 inch)
88 1.88 mm (0.0740 inch)
89 1.89 mm (0.0744 inch)
90 1.90 mm (0.0748 inch)
91 1.91 mm (0.0752 inch)
92 1.92 mm (0.0756 inch)
93 1.93 mm (0.0760 inch)
94 1.94 mm (0.0764 inch)
95 1.95 mm (0.0768 inch)
96 1.96 mm (0.0772 inch)
97 1.97 mm (0.0776 inch)
98 1.98 mm (0.0780 inch)
99 1.99 mm (0.0783 inch)
00 2.00 mm (0.0787 inch)
01 2.01 mm (0.0791 inch)
02 2.02 mm (0.0795 inch)
03 2.03 mm (0.0799 inch)
04 2.04 mm (0.0803 inch)
