Nissan 200SX S13 silhouetteS13

DISASSEMBLY

PD-12prose procedure

Pre-inspection

Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.

Pre-inspection

  1. 1
    Total preload — Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
    Hand using a tool to check total preload on final drive/drive pinion
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  2. 2
    Check total preload with Tool. Tool number: ST3127S000
Total preload
1.4 - 1.7N·m14 - 17kg-cm12 - 15in-lb
Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash
0.10 - 0.15mm0.0039 - 0.0059in
Ring gear runout limit
0.05mm0.0020in
Ring gear to drive pinion backlash — Check ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash with a dial indicator at several points.
Ring gear runout — Check runout of ring gear with a dial indicator.
Tooth contact — Check tooth contact. (Refer to Adjustment.)

Differential Carrier

  1. 1
    Using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers, mount carrier on Tool. Tool number: KV38100800
    Differential carrier mounted on tool KV38100800 with spacers. Labels: Tool, Spacer
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  2. 2
    Paint or punch matchmarks on one side of the side bearing cap so it can be properly reinstalled.
    Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. Replace them in their proper positions.
    Interior view of differential carrier showing ring gear and side bearing cap with matchmark
    SPD889

See also

Adjustment

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