24 SECTION 27 - REAR AXLE
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD
This adjustment is made by shimming the right hand
differential bearing cone.
The value of following shimming is required: dimen-
sion “T”.
Remove the differential bearing cone and shim from
the outer brake housing.
Place the gauge ring of tool 380000991 (1) into the
vacant bearing location.
Screw bridge tool 380000991 (1) across the rear
axle housing flange with spacers (2) located be-
tween the axle housing flange and the tool.
Measure the gap between the bridge tool and the
gauge ring using a feeler gauge (3).
Refer to the table to determine the correct size shim
which should be installed between the brake hous-
ing and bearing cone, thus preloading the bearing
back to specifications.
VALUE “T”
mm
SHIMS
0.034 ÷ 0.039 81803515
0.040 ÷ 0.045 81803516
0.046 ÷ 0.051 81803517
0.052 ÷ 0.057 81803518
0.058 ÷ 0.063 81803519
0.064 ÷ 0.069 81803520
0.070 ÷ 0.075 81803521
0.076 ÷ 0.081 81803522
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