LS 460 RWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2010)
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Observe the dial indicator to ensure that the shape of the differential carrier does not change more than 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).
HINT
Try to set the dial indicator as close as possible to the differential carrier cover side (upper side in illustration) of the differential case
bearing outer race.
(c) Using snap ring pliers, install a side gear shaft snap ring on the ring gear tooth side.
(c) If the backlash is not within the specified range, adjust it to the specified range by increasing or decreasing the thickness of the right and left
side differential side gear shaft snap rings equally.
(d) Remove the dial indicator and loosen the thinnest side gear shaft snap ring on the ring gear tooth side.
HINT
Do not remove SST.
(e) Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the ring tooth side of the differential carrier to stabilize the differential case bearing.
(f) Place a dial indicator on the tip of the ring gear tooth at a right angle.
(g) Fix the companion flange in place by hand, and measure the ring gear backlash.