Adjustment of the Differential
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NOTE:
If it is necessary to replace the right side cam gear and clutch disc assembly, the left hand side gear and clutch disc assembly, or the thrust block, the entire differential must be adjusted. The differential is adjusted using selective thickness thrust washers between the clutch pack assemblies and case and/or different selective thickness thrust blocks.
When adjusting the differential, note the following:
- Assemble the clutch disc sets properly.
- Adjust the backlash and thrust block clearance in the following order:
- The left side gear backlash
- The right side gear backlash
- The thrust block clearance
NOTE:
The proper clearance between the parts is critical to the operation of the unit.