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Low Flank Contact Pattern: Correction

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Decrease the pinion depth. Move the pinion gear away from the ring gear by decreasing the pinion shim thickness. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle) .