| There are some tools that would make the job last a lot longer.
The gap or backlash, between the ring and pinion is about .004 to .006. That is the amount of clearance between the two. It will be adjusted with shims on the outer most sides of the ring gear bearings. It should be some what close if you go back with the same gear ratio. They do very from gear to gear. If you change ratio, you may have to pick up some shims at a rear end shop.
A rough rule of thumb is to use a sheet of paper. If by running the paper between the two gears, if it cuts the paper, its too tight, if it leaves scratch marks and does not cut it. (It has to scratch the paper.) You are as close as you can get with out the proper tools.
Read the directions very close!! Take your time!!
Just a little to get you started.
Travis |