Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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REAR AXLE <4WD> -
Differential Carrier
27B-23
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
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INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Hold the special tool in a vice, and attach the differential
carrier to the special tool.
DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH CHECK
Check the drive gear backlash by the following procedure:
1. Place a dial gauge on the drive gear teeth. With the
drive pinion locked in place, check if the backlash is within
the standard value range at four points or more by turning
the drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11 - 0.16 mm
2. If the backlash is outside the standard value, adjust using
the side bearing spacer.
3. After adjustment, inspect the contact of the drive gear.
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT CHECK
Check the drive gear runout by the following procedure:
1. Place a dial gauge on the back of the drive gear, and
check if the runout does not exceed the limit by turning
the drive gear.
Limit: 0.05 mm
2. If the runout exceeds the limit value, check that there
is no foreign material between the reverse side of the
drive gear and the differential case, or that there is no
looseness in the drive gear mounting bolt.
3. If step (2) is normal, change the assembly position of
the drive gear and differential case, and then take another
measurement. If adjustment is impossible, replace the
differential case or the drive gear and drive pinion as
a set.
MB991116
and
MB990909