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 g 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 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 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 pres 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 p Now that everything is complete, install the carrier into the housing. Next, reinstall the axles. Now all that's needed is the blown big block and this Camaro will be on its way. SOURCES TRACTECH, INC. 31900 Sherman Ave., Dept. SC Madison Heights MI 48071 STEVE COOK CREATIONS 8701 Gateway Terr., Dept. SC Oklahoma City OK 73149 MOTIVE GEAR PERFORMANCE DIVISION 1001 West Exchange Ave., Dept. SC Chicago IL 60609 TIM WILLIAMS/JERRY REED Muscle Car Parts « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
