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Adjust the preload adjusters with a special tool. Move them one hole at a time until you get the correct backlash.
Adjust the preload adjusters with a special tool. Move them one hole at a time until you get the correct backlash.		Once the backlash is correct, anchor the preload adjusters with lock tabs and torque to 10 ft-lb.
Once the backlash is correct, anchor the preload adjusters with lock tabs and torque to 10 ft-lb.		Tighten the side caps to 45 ft-lb and then to 80 ft-lb in two stages.
Tighten the side caps to 45 ft-lb and then to 80 ft-lb in two stages.
Next, paint a section of the ring gear with the white lead paint that comes with the ring and pinion gear.
Next, paint a section of the ring gear with the white lead paint that comes with the ring and pinion gear.		Preload the assembly as you turn it by providing resistance with a screwdriver to put pressure on it at the pinion. This will mimic power being applied.
Preload the assembly as you turn it by providing resistance with a screwdriver to put pressure on it at the pinion. This will mimic power being applied.		Keep checking the pattern between the ring and pinion until it is perfect. This involves pulling out the pinion support and changing shims as many times as it takes. The pattern should look like this.
Keep checking the pattern between the ring and pinion until it is perfect. This involves pulling out the pinion support and changing shims as many times as it takes. The pattern should look like this.
Now that everything is complete, install the carrier into the housing.
Now that everything is complete, install the carrier into the housing.		Next, reinstall the axles.
Next, reinstall the axles.		Now all that's needed is the blown big block and this Camaro will be on its way.
Now all that's needed is the blown big block and this Camaro will be on its way.
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