Nissan Terrano model r20 series 2004. Manual — part 272

19. Check tooth contact.

Refer to Adjustment.

20. Install rear cover and gasket.
21. Install extension tube and differential side shaft assembly.

SPD661

ASSEMBLY (R180A)

Final Drive Housing (Cont’d)

PD-34

YPD013

REAR FINAL DRIVE (C200)

PD-35

Air Breather

Make sure air breather hose is situated as shown in the illustration.

NTF001

REAR FINAL DRIVE (C200)

PD-36

Pre-inspection

Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.

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Total preload

1) Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to seat bear-

ing rollers correctly.

2) Check total preload with Tool.

Total preload:

1.5 - 2.9 N

⋅

m (15 - 30 kg-cm, 13 - 26 in-lb)

Tool number:

ST3127S000

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Ring gear to drive pinion backlash
Check backlash of ring gear with a dial indicator at several
points.

Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash:

0.10 - 0.20 mm (0.0039 - 0.0079 in)

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Ring gear runout
Check runout of ring gear with a dial indicator.

Runout limit:

0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

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Tooth contact
Check tooth contact, referring to Adjustment.

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Side gear to pinion mate gear backlash
Measure clearance between side gear thrust washer and dif-
ferential case with a feeler gauge.

Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differ-
ential case:

0.10 - 0.20 mm (0.0039 - 0.0079 in)

SPD149

SPD246

SPD247

SPD004

DISASSEMBLY (C200)

PD-37