Differential Support Member Bushing Replacement; Final Drive Gear Backlash; Drive Gear Runout; Differential Gear Backlash - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

REAR AXLE <AWD> - Differential Carrier
DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT MEMBER BUSHING RE-
Beveled place PLACEMENT
Use the special tool to pull out and press in the differential
support member bushing.
NOTE
Press in the bushing from the beveled part of the differential
support member; press in until the end surface of the bushing
outer cylinder is flush with the support member.
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Hold the working base in a vice, and attach the differential
carrier to the working base.

FINAL DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH

With the drive pinion locked in place, measure the final drive
gear backlash with a dial indicator on the drive gear.
NOTE
Measure at four points or more on the circumference of the,
drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11-0.16 mm (.004-.006 in.)

DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT

Measure the drive gear runout at the shoulder on the reverse
side of the drive gear.
Limit: 0.05 mm (.002 in.)

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BACKLASH

While locking the side gear with the wedge, measure the
differential gear backlash with a dial indicator on the pinion
gear.
Standard value:
Limit:
27-27
0.2 mm (.008 in.)