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CC882
CC883
2. Place the pinion assembly in a bearing puller; then
install the bearing using a press.
CC884
3. Using a propane torch, heat the gear case housing to
approximately 200° F; then install the pinion assem-
bly.
4. Install the internal snap ring with the sharp side
directed away from the bearing.
WC429
Shimming Procedure/Shim Selection
It is very important to adjust bevel gears for the proper
running tolerances. Gear life and gear noise are greatly
affected by these tolerances; therefore, it is very important
to properly adjust any gear set prior to final assembly.
The following procedure can be used on both front differ-
ential or rear drive gear case.
NOTE: All bearings must be installed in the gear case
and the pinion properly installed before proceeding.
Backlash
NOTE: Always set backlash prior to any other shim-
ming.
1. Install the existing shim or a 0.051-0.055-in. shim on
the gear case side of the ring gear assembly.
GC031A
Case-Side Shims (Backlash)
p/n
mm
in.
0402-405
1.3
0.051
0402-406
1.4
0.055
0402-407
1.5
0.059
0402-408
1.6
0.063
0402-409
1.7
0.067
Cover-Side Shims (Ring Gear End-Play)
p/n
mm
in.
1402-074
1.3
0.051
1402-075
1.4
0.055
1402-076
1.5
0.059
1402-077
1.6
0.063
1402-078
1.7
0.067
