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5. INSTALL SIDE BEARING CAPS
Align the marks on the cap and carrier.
Torque: 800 kg-cm (58 ft-lb, 78 N·m)
6. MEASURE TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
Total preload: In addition to drive pinion preload
4 - 6 kg-cm (3.5 - 5.2 in.-lb, 0.4 - 0.6 N·m)
7. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at three different positions on the ring gear with red lead.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring gear in both directions.
(c) Inspect the tooth pattern.
Heel Contact
Face Contact
Select an adjusting shim that will bring the drive pinion closer to the ring gear.
Proper Contact
Toe Contact
Flank Contact
Select an adjusting shim that will shift the drive pinion away from the ring gear.
