Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 1579

If backlash is too small
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If backlash is too large
REAR AXLE
With the drive
gear backlash with a dial
Measure at four points or more on
of the drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11
(8) Change the side bearing spacers as illustrated, and then
adjust the drive gear backlash between the drive gear
and the drive pinion.
NOTE
When increasing the number of
use the same number for each, and as few
(9) Check the drive gear and drive pinion for tooth contact;
If poor contact is evident, make adjustment. (Refer to
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(lO)Measure the drive gear
reverse side of the drive gear.
Limit: 0.05 mm
(11) If the
changing the phase of the drive gear and differential case,
and remeasure.
TSB Revision
Differential
in place, measure' the
0.16 mm
gear exceeds
the drive gear.
In.)
bearing spacers,
at the shoulder on the
limit, reinstall by