Backlash Inspection & Adjustment: Notes
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Tools Required
- J 33792 Side Bearing Adjustment Wrench
- J 42213 Adjuster Sleeve Socket
- Slowly turn the J 33792 clockwise until the right differential adjuster nut sleeve contacts the differential case bearing.
- Install the J 42213 to the left differential adjuster nut sleeve.
- Slowly turn the J 42213 clockwise until the left differential adjuster nut sleeve contacts the differential case bearing.
- Mark the location of the adjuster nut sleeves in relation to the carrier halves.
Ensure that the notches in the adjusting sleeves can be counted when turned.
- Using the J 33792, turn the right differential adjuster nut sleeve out two notches.
- Using the J 42213, turn the left differential adjuster nut sleeve in one notch.
- Rotate the pinion several times in order to seat the bearings.