BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6B-48 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001
10. Install locating disc against bearing carrier shoulder in gear housing.
11. Position access hole as shown.
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Disc 3
a- Locating Disc
b- Access Hole
12. Determine pinion gear depth by inserting a feeler gauge through access hole in locating
disc.
13. The correct clearance between gauging block and pinion gear is 0.025 in. (0.64 mm).
14. If clearance is correct, leave Bearing Preload Tool on drive shaft and proceed to “Deter-
mining Forward Gear Backlash,” following.
15. If clearance is more than 0.025 in. (.064 mm) add shims behind the bearing race. If clear-
ance is less than 0.025 in. (.064 mm) remove shims from behind the bearing race. When
reinstalling pinion nut, apply Loctite 271 on threads of nut.
NOTE: Clean driveshaft and pinion nut threads with Loctite Primer or suitable de-greaser
before applying Loctite.
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Loctite “271”
7
a- Feeler Gauge
b- Gauging Block
c- Pinion Gear
d- Bearing Race
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