Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2455

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30 mm (1.18 in.)

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

CHECK COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT

Using a dial indicator, measure the vertical and lateral runout of

the companion flange.

Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the companion

CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH

Using SST and a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.

Backlash: 0.13 − 0.18 mm (0.0051 − 0.0071 in.)

Measure at 3 or more points on the circumference of the ring

If the backlash is not within the specified value, adjust the side

bearing preload or repair as necessary.

MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload using the back-

lash between the drive pinion and ring gear.

Preload (at starting):

0.6 − 1.0 N·m (6 − 10 kgf·cm, 5.2 − 8.7 in.·lbf)

CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD

Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload with the teeth

of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.

Total preload (at starting):

Drive pinion preload plus 0.4 − 0.6 N·m (4 − 6 kgf·cm,

3.5 − 5.2 in.·lbf)

If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.

REMOVE A.D.D. ACTUATOR

Remove the 4 bolts.

Using a hammer handle, remove the actuator.

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER