Celica GT Convertible L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
Differential: Service and Repair
Assemble
DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble differential case.
a. Install the correct thrust washers and side gears.
Refer to the table, select thrust washers which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification. Try to the select washers of the same
size for both sides.
Standard backlash: 0.05-0.20 mm (0.0020-0.0079 inch).
Install the thrust washers and side gears in the differential case.
b. Install the pinion shaft.
c. Inspect the side gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash while holding one pinion gear toward the case.
Standard backlash: 0.05-0.20 mm (0.0020-0.0079 inch).
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a thrust washer of different thickness.
d. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the straight pin through the case and hole in the pinion shaft.
e. Stake the differential case.
2. Install ring gear on differential case.
a. Clean the contact surface of the differential case and the threads of the ring gear and differential case.