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DRIV
REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, FINAL DRIVE
GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT
c. Remove the final gear assembly.
d. Measure the thrust clearance. Calculate the
width of the flattened Plastigauge
®
1
.
e. If out of specification, select the correct
washer.
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2. Select:
• ring gear thrust clearance “C”
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a. Select a suitable thrust washer using the
following chart.
b. Repeat the measurement steps until the
ring gear thrust clearance is within the
specified limits.
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Ring gear thrust clearance
0.1 ~ 0.2 mm (0.004 ~ 0.008 in)
Thrust washer
Thickness (mm)
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
Adjusting the ring gear stopper
1. Install:
• ring gear stopper
• nut
2. Adjust:
• ring gear stopper clearance
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a. Finger tighten the ring gear stopper
1
until
it contacts the ring gear
2
.
b. Turn the ring gear stopper 120° counter-
clockwise.
c. Tighten the ring gear stopper nut
3
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Ring gear stopper nut
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
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