Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 734

REAR AXLE <AWD>
Differential gear
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Feeler gauge
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If the differential side gear and pinion mate gear have been
replaced, select the thrust washer (left) by following the steps
below.
(1) Wash the differential side gear and pinion mate gear
in unleaded gasoline to remove all oil, grease, etc.
(2) Install the previously used thrust washers (being careful
the left and right ones are used at the correct side), together
with the gears, viscous unit, pinion mate washer and pinion
shaft, to differential cases A and B, and then, using screws,
secure them temporarily.
(3) Secure the differential case assembly in a vise so that
the differential side gear (right) is facing upward.
Caution
When securing in the vise, be sure not to hold the
differential case assembly too tightly.
(4) Insert a 0.03 mm (.0012 in.) feeler gauge at two places
(diagonally) between differential case B and the thrust
washer (right).
Caution
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Do not insert a feeler gauge in the oil groove of
differential cace B.
(5) Insert the special tool at the spline part of differential
side gear (right) and check to be sure the side gear (right)
rotates.
(6) Then insert a 0.09 mm (.0035 in.) feeler gauge to replace
a 0.03 mm (-0012 in.) gauge.
(7) Insert the special tool at the spline part of the differential
side gear (right) and check to be sure the side gear (right) ) /-,J
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 side gear is normat.
(8) 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 thick-
ness of the thrust washer (left).
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