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Examine the bearing cups and cones from Figure 7. for damage or
wear. If necessary, discard and replace with the same size and
type of bearing.
Figure 7.
Using a caliper or similarly accurate measurement method
(i.e., able to take accurate measurements within 0.04mm [0.0015”]),
measure the distance from the shoulder of the bearing journal to
the ring gear mounting face (shown as ‘
A
’ in Figure 7.) and record
this measurement as ‘
A
’.
Measure the thickness of the factory shim removed from the end of
the differential carrier (shown as ‘
B
’ in Figure 7.) and record this
measurement as ‘
B
’.
FACTORY DIFFERENTIAL