Rear Axle
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Total amount of space Measurement
A
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Measured without ring gear.
Total amount of space Measurement
B
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Measured with gear set assembled in carrier.
Measurement A minus Measurement
C
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Measurement B dimensions.
Assemble shim pack using dimensions determined in A, B, C adjusting the packs as described below.
RING GEAR SIDE:
Assemble shim pack to measurement B - 0.125 mm or B – 0.005”
OPPOSITE SIDE OF RING
Assemble shim pack to measurement C. Add shim thickness 0.20 mm or 0.0008’ for differential bearing
preload and backlash
3.9 INTERPRETATION OF CONTACT PATTERN:
The TOE of the gear is the portion of the tooth surface at the end towards the center. The HEEL of the gear
tooth is the portion of the tooth surface at the outer end
.The TOP LAND of a gear tooth is the surface of the top of the tooth. Every gear has a characteristic pattern.




