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Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern: Correction

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Increase the backlash. Move the ring gear away from the pinion by adjusting the side bearing shim thickness or the adjuster sleeve(s). Refer to Backlash Adjustment (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)  or Backlash Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle) .

Fig 1: Incorrect Contact Pattern
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