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Check ring gear, pinion and side gears for wear or damage. Replace components as necessary. Reassembly & Adjustments 1) Place side gear thrust spacers behind side gears, in original position. Assemble side gears in differential case. Install pinion gears and washers. Rotate pinion gears to mesh with side gears. 2) Install pinion shaft without lock pin. Check pinion and side gear backlash. Install wooden wedge to lock side gears. Using dial indicator, measure gear backlash. See Fig. 5. 3) Backlash must be within specification. See PINION & SIDE GEAR BACKLASH SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust backlash by using different side gear spacers. Ensure both sides are equally shimmed. If backlash cannot be adjusted within specifications, replace side and pinion gears as matched set. 4) Install pinion shaft lock pin. Using a punch, securely stake lock pin in 2 places. Ensure adhesive is removed from ring gear mounting bolts and gear mounting surface. Clean internal threads with tap. 5) Install ring gear on differential case. Ensure alignment marks on differential case and ring gear are aligned. Apply Loctite 271 to bolts and install bolts. Tighten bolts alternately in diagonal sequence to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. PINION & SIDE GEAR BACKLASH SPECIFICATIONS Application In. (mm) Standard ................................................ .003 (.08) Wear Limit .............................................. .008 (.20) Fig. 5: Checking Pinion & Side Gear Backlash Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America. Drive Pinion Depth 1) Install pinion bearing races in carrier housing. Ensure |