BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6B-48 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
10. Install locating disc against bearing carrier shoulder in gear housing.
11. Position access hole as shown.
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b
a
Disc 3
a-Locating Disc
b-Access Hole
12. Determine pinion gear depth by inserting a feeler gauge thru 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 driveshaft and proceed to “Deter-
mining Forward Gear Backlash,” following.
15. If clearance is incorrect, add (or subtract) shims from above bearing race to lower (or
raise) pinion gear. When reinstalling pinion nut, apply Loctite 271 on threads of nut.
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a
b
c
d
7
Loctite “271” (92-809819)
7
a-Feeler Gauge
b-Gauging Block
c-Pinion Gear
d-Bearing Race
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