Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — 2016 workshop reference 2695

Position the differential to the RH side of the differential housing. Install the RH differential bearing cap and the differential bearing cap bolts.

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 1, reference 2695Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

12. NOTE: The C-Clamp can be removed after the selected ring gear backlash shim is installed.

Using the special tool and a soft face copper mallet, install the LH selected differential bearing shim. If the selected or original LH shim is not available, use the largest shim that can be installed by hand. Use Special Service Tool: 205-220 Installer, Differential Shim. Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 2, reference 2695Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

13. NOTE: The differential bearing cap bolts should only be finger tight at this time.

Install the LH differential bearing cap and the differential bearing cap bolts.

Source reference 2695

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