TL L5-2451cc 2.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
Ring Gear: Adjustments
Tooth Contact
CORRECT TOOTH CONTACT
TOE CONTACT
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Use a thinner drive pinion shim (40 mm thrust shim) to move the drive pinion away from the ring gear.
HEEL CONTACT
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Use a thicker drive pinion shim (40 mm thrust shim) to move the drive pinion toward the ring gear.
FLANK CONTACT
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To move the ring gear away from the drive pinion, use a thicker side bearing shim (75 mm thrust shim) on the drive pinion side and a thinner one
on the ring gear side.
NOTE: Recheck backlash after replacing the side bearing shims. If out of specification, adjust as described under TOE CONTACT.
FACE CONTACT
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To move the ring gear toward the drive pinion, use a thinner side bearing shim (75 mm thrust shim) on the drive pinion side and a thicker one on
the ring gear side.
NOTE: Recheck backlash after replacing the side bearing shims. If out of specification, adjust as described under HEEL CONTACT.
