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Pinion too deep... .005 is a little tight though, so I would adjust backlash first. If still deep (toe) then take .002 out of pinion depth, then redo backlash and read.
Last edited by HRDROKN; Nov 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM.
Reason: additional information.
Here's an interesting find. This is a Dana document that describes desired contact patterns. It says the drive side ought to be toward the toe end.. just so long as it doesn't run off the toe end.
I'm getting lost. Am starting over trying a step-by-step method..
1 - using original carrier shims, adjust pinion depth to best align drive and coast side patterns with each other (fore and aft).
2 - use new carrier shim set to set backlash and center patterns.
Here is the latest pattern. Looks exactly like the first one, except with a bit more backlash. I'm thinking this looks good. Backlash is between .006 to .0075. Any comments on this before I close it up and give it a go?
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