Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual page 541

23) Remove differential cover.
24) To measure bevel gear backlash, set dial gauge at
right angle to bevel gear tooth, fix drive bevel pinion
and read dial gauge while moving bevel gear.
If bevel gear backlash is out of specification, repeat
Step 22).
NOTE
• Be sure to apply measuring tip of dial
gauge at right angles to convex side of
tooth.
• Measure at least 4 points on drive bevel
gear periphery.
Drive bevel gear back lash
0.1 – 0.2 mm (0.004 – 0.008 in.)
25) As final step, check gear tooth contact as follows.
a) After cleaning 10 drive bevel gear teeth, paint them with gear marking compound evenly by using brush (1) or
sponge etc.
b) Turn gear to bring its painted part in mesh with drive bevel pinion and turn it back and forth by hand to repeat
their contact.
c) Bring painted part up and check contact pattern, referring to the following table. If contact pattern is not normal,
readjust or replace as necessary according to instruction in the table.
NOTE
Be careful not to turn drive bevel gear more than one full revolution, for it will hinder accurate check.
Special tool
(A): 09900–20607
(B): 09900–20701
A
A: Paint gear marking compound evenly
1
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Differential: 3B-44
I5RW0A320057-01