How do you adjust the backlash between ring and pinion if not have the Ro registered ??
HELP ! Adjust Ring & Pinion
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coxcarrera
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HELP ! Adjust Ring & Pinion
Hello,
How do you adjust the backlash between ring and pinion if not have the Ro registered ??
How do you adjust the backlash between ring and pinion if not have the Ro registered ??
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Dougy Dee
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Re: HELP ! Adjust Ring & Pinion
Use a .60mm shim on the pinion to start.
That should get you started.
How you measure the distance between the side covers is different for SA and IRS.
I usually do it before installing the pinion and shoot for .007 preload.
IRS is easy with a dial indicator and patience.
SA is a treat without proper tools.
Originally I had a stock diff I modified to slide thru the ID of the diff brgs.
Measure with a dial indicator. Worked great.
Now I have the correct tool. Works great too.
That should get you started.
How you measure the distance between the side covers is different for SA and IRS.
I usually do it before installing the pinion and shoot for .007 preload.
IRS is easy with a dial indicator and patience.
SA is a treat without proper tools.
Originally I had a stock diff I modified to slide thru the ID of the diff brgs.
Measure with a dial indicator. Worked great.
Now I have the correct tool. Works great too.
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r1mudman
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Re: HELP ! Adjust Ring & Pinion
Dougy Dee wrote:Use a .60mm shim on the pinion to start.
That should get you started.
How you measure the distance between the side covers is different for SA and IRS.
I usually do it before installing the pinion and shoot for .007 preload.
IRS is easy with a dial indicator and patience.
SA is a treat without proper tools.
Originally I had a stock diff I modified to slide thru the ID of the diff brgs.
Measure with a dial indicator. Worked great.
Now I have the correct tool. Works great too.
So how are you getting the dial indicator into contact with the ring gear to measure backlash on an IRS? I am looking at the drain plug as an option but haven't gotten there yet. Is there an easier way?