In differential maintenance, what does backlash refer to?

In differential maintenance, what does backlash refer to?

• A. The clearance between the ring gear and pinion teeth
• B. The clearance between the ring gear teeth and pinion teeth measured when the gears are in mesh and unloaded
• C. The amount of gear oil in the differential
• D. The torque required to rotate the pinion

Answer: (B)