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(and thrust block, if used) are in place and that the springs are
working properly.
When the above installaon steps are completed, all
the parts should be in exactly the same posions as they were
when the installaon began. The backlash and pre-load sengs
should be unchanged from before and no further adjustments
will be needed. To be certain, rock the ring gear back and forth to
see if the backlash appears to be the same as it was prior to the
installaon. If not, it will need to be reset with a dial indicator as
described in the shop manual. Rotate the ring gear one revolu-
on to be sure that nothing is binding.
Third Member Installaon
1. Clean the mang surface of the axle housing and the
mounng surface of the dierenal carrier.
2. Clean the inside of the axle housing to remove all
foreign material. This step is very important because metal
chips can interfere with the operaon of your new LOCK-RIGHT.
3. Remove metal chips from the drain plug if it is mag-
nec.
4. Install a gasket and/or sealant as appropriate.
5. Li the third member into the axle housing and
shove it into the studs.
6. Install and torque the hardware.
7. Re-install the axle shas and nish the remaining
vehicle re-assembly steps.
Vehicle Final Assembly
Add gear oil. Note that we suggest using medi-
um-to-heavy oils as recommended by the manufacturer, unless
the vehicle will be used in very cold weather. Thicker oil, such
as 85-140, reduces the “clicking” noise somemes heard during
ght turns and provides adequate lubricaon when the assembly
becomes hot. Also see the secon in the Vehicle Operators Man-
ual regarding temperature.