760 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC Turbo B23FT (1984)
Differential Cover: Adjustments
SPEEDOMETER PICK-UP, ADJUSTMENT AND SEALING
Adjustment of clearance
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Permissible clearance:
12 Toothed wheel - 0.85 ± 0.35 mm (0.0335 ± 0.0138 in)
48 Toothed wheel - 0.60 ± 0.20 mm (0.0236 ± 0.0079 in)
12 Toothed wheel - 0.60 ± 0.13 mm (0.0335 ± 0.0051 in)
Remove oil level plug on inspection cover
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Insert feeler gauge between pick-up and toothed wheel. (0.85 mm or 0.60 mm as applicable)
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Turn pinion
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Move feeler gauge forwards and backwards.
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Measure with progressively thicker gauges (in steps of 0.1 mm) until gauge catches between pick-up and toothed wheel.
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Note clearance.
Remove and measure thickness of existing shim under pick-up
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Undo pick-up nut with box spanner.
Calculate new shim thickness
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Example:
Measured clearance 1.25
Permissible clearance 0.85
Difference
0.40
Existing shim
1.60
Reduction
0.40
New shim
1.20
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Shims are available in thicknesses of 0.5 to 3.0 mm (0.0197- 0.1181 in), increasing in steps of 0.1 mm (0.0039 in).
Install pick-up and new shim
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Recheck clearance.
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Refit oil level plug