Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear
- Install differential carrier assembly into housing using shims selected to remove end play. Tighten bearing cap bolts evenly to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Attach a dial indicator to housing so button of indicator contacts drive side of ring gear tooth. Rock ring gear, and note backlash. See Fig 1.
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- Backlash should be .005-.008" (.13-.20 mm). To increase backlash, install thinner shim on ring gear side of case, and a thicker shim on opposite side of case. To decrease backlash, reverse this step. DO NOT change total shim thickness.
- After all adjustments, check gear tooth pattern, and adjust if necessary. See
GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.