Toyota Tercel 1985 Repair Manual page 546

RA.38
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Differentiat (4WD)
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Recheck the ring gear backlash.
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Using a torque meter, measure the total preload.
Total preload:
ln addition to drive pinion preload
2 - 4 kg-cm 11.7 - 3.5 in.-lb, O.2 - 0.4 N.m)
Backlash: O.1O - O.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.O059 in.)
6. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat red lead on 3 or 4 teeth at three different posi-
tions of the ring gear.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring
gear in both directions.
(d
lnspect the tooth pattern.
Heel Contact
Face Contact
Select a thrust washer that wilt brinq the
drive pinion closer to the ring gear.
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Select a thrust washer that will shift the
drive pinion away from the ring gear.