R00054
SST
R00054
SST
R00243
SST
R00047
SST SA±68
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
2068 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
6. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the preload using the
backlash of the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting):
0.5 ± 0.8 N´m (5 ± 8 kgf´cm, 4.3 ± 6.9 in.´lbf)
HINT:
For vehicles which have run less than 8,000 km (5,000 miles),
the preload may be large.
SST 09229±55010
Maximum preload (at starting):
1.8 N´m (18 kgf´cm, 16.0 in.´lbf)
7. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the preload with the
teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.
SST 09229±55010
Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus
0.5 ± 0.8 N´m (5 ± 8 kgf´cm, 4.3 ± 6.9 in.´lbf)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
8. CHECK PINION GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the pinion gear backlash with
holding one side gear toward the case.
Maximum: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
NOTICE:
Differential gears should be able to rotate.
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct
thrust washer (See page SA±73).
9. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN
(See page SA±73)
10. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFTS
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 side gear shafts.
SST 09520±24010
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
(b) Using screwdriver, remove the 2 snap rings from the side
gear shafts.
11. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEALS
Using SST, remove the 2 oil seals.
SST 09308±00010
12. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER RETAINERS
(a) Remove the 16 bolts.
