LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
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(a) Set a lever probe to a dial indicator. Insert the probe into the drain plug hole and set it onto the edge of one of the teeth of the ring gear at a
right angle.
(b) Using SST, turn the differential case clockwise and counterclockwise and measure the ring gear backlash while holding the companion flange
with your hand.
SST: 09564-50010
Standard backlash:
0.13 to 0.23 mm (0.00512 to 0.00905 in.)
HINT: Measure at 3 or more areas around the circumference of the ring gear.
30. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE FRONT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Wipe the inside surface of the companion flange with a cloth or equivalent and remove dirt and foreign matter.
(b) Perform the vertical runout inspection.
(1) Set a lever probe to a dial indicator and set the probe at a right angle to the inner surface of the companion flange.
(2) Measure the vertical runout of the companion flange.
Maximum runout:
0.12 mm (0.00472 in.)
(c) Perform the lateral runout inspection.
(1) Set a dial indicator at a right angle to the surface of the companion flange as shown in the illustration.
(2) Measure the horizontal runout of the companion flange.
Maximum runout:
