Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual page 648

SA–148
SUSPENSION AND AXLE –
(k) Using a torque meter, measure the total preload.
Total preload (starting):
Add drive pinion preload
Backlash: 0.13 – 0.18 mm (0.0051 – 0.0071 in.)
9. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND
DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at three different positions on the
ring gear with red lead.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring
gear in both directions.
(c) Inspect the tooth pattern.
Differential
0.4 – 0.6 N–m
(4 – 6 kgf –cm, 3.5 – 5.2 in.–Ibf)