Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
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Condition
The backlash is incorrect. The ring gear is too far away from the drive pinion.
Correction
Decrease the backlash. Move the ring gear closer to the drive pinion by adjusting the side bearing adjuster sleeves. Refer to Backlash Inspection and Adjustment .