Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2557

SUSPENSION AND AXLE
Proper Contact
− REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER (w/ LSD)
15. INSTALL BEARING CAP
(a) Align the matchmarks on the cap and carrier.
(b) Install and torque the 4 bolts.
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
16. MEASURE 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)
SA2352
17. 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 primer.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring gear
in both directions.
(c) Inspect the teeth pattern.
F16273
Heel Contact
Select an adjusting washer that will bring the
drive pinion closer to the ring gear.
Toe Contact
Select an adjusting washer that will shift the
drive pinion away from the ring gear.
Face Contact
Flank Contact
SA−143
Z00699