Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2540

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

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

the companion flange.

If the runout is not within the specification, replace the compan-

30 mm (1.18 in.)

Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear runout.

If the runout is not within the specification, replace the ring gear.

Using a dial indicator, while holding the companion flange, mea-

sure the ring gear backlash.

Measure at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the

If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side

bearing preload or repair if necessary.

Using a torque wrench, measure the drive pinion preload using

the backlash of the drive pinion and ring gear.

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

the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER (w/ LSD)

CHECK RUNOUT OF COMPANION FLANGE

Maximum runout: 0.09 mm (0.0035 in.)

CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT

Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH

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

CHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR

AND DRIVE PINION (See page SA−133)

MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

Preload (at starting):

0.6 − 0.9 N·m (6.1 − 9.2 kgf·cm, 5.3 − 8.0 in.·lbf)

CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD