Instruction Manual
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When the above 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
therefore be unchanged 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 instal-
laon. If not, it will need to be reset with a dial indicator as de-
scribed in the shop manual. Rotate the ring gear one revoluon
to be sure that nothing is binding.
slightly away from the race.
7. Install the other cap. Again, use the bolts as guides
by turning them in two threads or so and then sliding the cap
down to meet the case. Turn the bolts unl they are barely snug.
Be sure that the cap threads t into those in the adjuster. Do not
force anything.
8. Use a spanner wrench or a blunt punch and a ham-
mer to turn the second adjuster (the one away from the ring
gear) one turn inward (clockwise) unl the marked hole reaches
its nal posion (in the middle of the cap just below the lock).
The last poron of the turn should be dicult because pre-load is
being applied to the bearings by spreading the caps apart as the
adjuster is being turned in (Figure 14).
9. Instert an axle sha or bar into one of the axle sha
holes in the dierenal case to help with holding the assembly or
place it in a large vise, and torque the cap bolts to their correct
value (see the shop manual).
10. Install the adjuster locks and torque the bolts. Be
sure that they are located in the marked holes.
Dierenal Assembly Inspecon
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.