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Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern: Correction

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Decrease the backlash. Move the ring gear closer to the pinion by adjusting the side bearing shim thickness or the adjuster sleeve(s). Refer to Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Backlash Adjustment (9.5 LD Axle)  or Backlash Adjustment (10.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) .