Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 733

REAR AXLE <AWD>
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Pinion mate
(3) insert the special tool at the spline part of differential
case B (right) and check to be sure the side gear (right)
rotates.
(4) Then insert a 0.09 mm (.0035 in.) feeler gauge to replace
a 0.03 mm (.0012 in.) gauge.
(5) insert the special tool at the spline part of the differential
side gear (right) and check to be sure the side gear (right)
does not rotate.
Differential gear backlash
Standard value (clearance in thrust direction of
side gear): 0.03-0.09 mm (.0012-.0035 in.)
NOTE
if the clearance in the thrust direction of the side gear
is within the standard value range, the backlash of the
differential gear is normal.
(6) If the clearance in the thrust direction of the side gear
is not within the standard value range, remove differential
case A and make the adjustment by adjusting the
thickness of the thrust washer (left).
0 0 0 0 1 5 2 5
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
(RIGHT) REMOVAL
The thrust washers (left and right) are of different thickness,
and so should be discriminated in some way for reference.
during installation.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
A INSTALLATION
Align the mating marks of differential cases B and A, and
assemble the cases.
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WASHER INSTALLATION
With the washer in the position shown in the illustration, install
to the differential pinion shaft, and then install to differential
case B.
TSB Revision
LSD Case
Assembly