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AssemblingtheFrontAxle(continued)
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Figure246
22.Useadialindicator,checktheringgearbacklashin3equallyspacedpoints.
Theringgearbacklashshouldbe0.076to0.178mm(0.003to0.007inch)
andmustnotvarymorethan0.05mm(0.002inch)betweenthepoints
checked(Figure246).
Ifthebacklashisnotinthisrange,movetheshimswhicharelocatedbelow
thedifferentialbearings,fromonesidetotheotheruntilthecorrectbacklash
isattained.
23.Checktheringtopiniongearengagement;refertoRingtoPinionGear
Engagement(FrontAxle)(page8–40).
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Figure247
24.Applysiliconesealantbetweenthefrontandtherearaxlehousingsand
installthe8housingbolts.T orquetheboltsto24to31N·m(18to23ft-lb)
(Figure247).
25.Installtherightandleft-handaxleassemblies;refertoFrontAxleShaftsand
Bearings(page8–8).
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