Toyota Sienna Quiz
Differential

Inspection

In this manual: Differential
Introduction — 55Service specifications — 7Maintenance — 7Engine — 264U151e automatic transaxle — 108Transfer — 19Propeller shaft — 8Drive shaft — 14Differential — 16Axle — 18Suspension — 37Tire and wheel — 54Brake control — 141Parking brake — 16Steering Column — 11Power steering — 18Air conditioning — 106Supplemental restraint system — 146Seat belt — 22Theft deterrent — 14Engine immobiliser — 17Cruise control — 65Lighting — 61Wiper and washer — 13Door lock — 42Meter — 28Audio / visual — 94Navigation — 108Park assist / monitoring — 33Horn — 5Garage door opener — 42GR-FE Engine control system — 126Supplemental restraint system — 147Other system — 14Windshield / windowglass — 43Mirror — 23Instrument panel — 6Seat belt — 22Seat — 92Engine hood / door — 104Exterior — 39Interior — 5Sliding roof — 9Multiplex communication — 18Can communication — 23
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1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR

INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR

(a) Using a dial gauge , check the runout of the ring gear.

Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)

If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear with a new one.

2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH

(a) Using a dial gauge, check the backlash of the ring gear.

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH

Backlash: 0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.)

If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.

3. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a dial gauge, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and horizontally.

Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)

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