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NOTE

A special effort should be made to set the backlash between pinion gear and ring gear to the same

amount as was originally built into them, 0.006 0.012-inch (0.15 0.30 mm). Usually the amount of

backlash is stamped or etched on the ring gear.

When original pinion gear and ring gear sets are reinstalled, the wear pattern on the gear teeth

must be considered in the backlash adjustment. Gears that have been in service for a long time,

form running contacts and should not be changed too much. If, in checking backlash, the amount

measured is more than amount stamped on ring gear, the backlash may be reduced only the

amount that will avoid overlap of the worn tooth section. An overlap at the worn section will cause

gear operation to be noisy and rough.

86.

Differential

Ring gear (8) and

Mount dial indicator on carrier.

carrier (1)

two bearing

Measure backlash on ring gear (8)

adjusters (3)

using indicator.

Backlash tolerance is 0.008 inch

(0.20 mm).

To adjust backlash, use 24-inch pry

bar and back off one adjuster (3)

while advancing the other adjuster

(3) the same amount.

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