Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle): Notes
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Tools Required
- J 22779 Side Bearing Backlash Gage. See Special Tools .
- J 25588 Side Bearing Shim Installer. See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
- The differential side bearing preload adjustment must be completed before the backlash adjustment can be started.
- In order to maintain the original backlash, adjust the differential case side bearing preload by changing the thickness of the left and the right side shim packs equally.
- Measure the service shims and the spacers one at a time. Add the measurements together in order to obtain the total thickness of the left or the right side shim pack.
- Do not use or reuse the original cast iron production shims. Use service shims and spacers instead.