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Vehicles with tapped pinion flanges

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  1. Label the tapped holes in the pinion flange numerically, starting at the top hole as 1. Mark the remaining holes 2, 3 and 4. Label in the direction of rotation.
    Fig 1: Numbering Tapped Pinion Flange Holes
    GF0003027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the MTS 4000, run a second test with the 12 mm (0.47 in) test weight set screw in the No. 1 hole, previously marked on the pinion flange.
  3. Remove the test weight, then install the weight combination directed by the special tool.
    Fig 2: Locating Weight Combination
    GF0003028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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