Position of shims

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Fig 1: Identifying Differential Adjustment Shim Positions

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NOTE: Adjustment overview when Replacing individual components of transmission. Refer to Adjustment overview .

S1 - Adjustment shim for ring gear in cover for final drive

S2 - Shim for ring gear in final drive housing

S3 - Shim for drive pinion in final drive housing