Bevel Gear Backlash
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove coupling case from differential carrier, see Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly .
- Remove differential cover and plate from differential carrier, see Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly .
- To measure bevel gear backlash, set dial gauge at right angle to bevel gear tooth, fix bevel pinion and read dial gauge while moving bevel gear.
Bevel gear backlash
: 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008 in.)
Special Tool
- 09900-20607
- 09900-20701
- If check result is not as specified, select differential side shim and adjust bevel gear backlash. After adjusting allocation on left/right side, measure bevel gear backlash again, see Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly ..