Tercel Sedan 2-Door L4-1456cc 1.5L SOHC (3E-E) (1991)
Differential: Service and Repair
Disassembly
1. REMOVE SIDE BEARING FROM DIFFERENTIAL CASE
a. Using SST, remove the bearings from both sides of the case
SST 09502-10012
b. Remove the speedometer drive gear from the RH side.
2. REMOVE RING GEAR
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and the case.
b. Remove the six bolts.
c. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to remove it from the case.
3. INSPECT SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of one side gear while holding one pinion toward the case.