Pinion Gear Height

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Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well lubricated.
Assemble the pinion gear bearings into the differential shim selector tool.
1. Tool number A: - (8144)
2. Tool number B: - (6740)
3. Tool number C: - (6741)
Fig 1: Identifying Tools "A, B And C"
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Install pinion bearing inner race and pinion height adjusting washer to gear carrier using Tool as shown.

Fig 2: Installing Pinion Bearing Inner Race And Pinion Height Adjusting Washer To Gear Carrier
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Turn the assembly several times to seat the bearings.

Fig 3: Turning Assembly Several Times To Seat The Bearings
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Measure the turning torque.
1. Tool number: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
2. Turning torque: 2.98 - 4.76 N.m (0.31 - 0.48 Kg-m, specification 27 - 42 in-lb)
Fig 4: Measuring Turning Torque Using Tool (ST3127S000)
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Tighten side-bearing cap to the specified torque installing Tools as shown in the figure.
1. Tool number A: - (6739)
2. Tool number B: - (D-115-2)
3. Tool number C: - TBD
4. Tool number D: - (D-115-3)
Fig 5: Tightening Side-Bearing Cap Using Specified Tools
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Put scooter block on pinion height block. Make sure that dial gauge is level adjusting pressure with a hand. Dial gauge indicates "0".

Fig 6: Identifying Scooter Block, Pinion Height Block, And Dial Gauge
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Slide dial gauge along arbor. Record the maximum.
Adjust pinion height adjusting washer so that the maximum will be "0".