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10. Install the threaded adjuster locks and tighten the lock screws to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.). 11. After the proper backlash is achieved, perform the Gear Contact procedure. GEAR CONTACT PATTERN 1. Wipe clean each tooth of the ring gear. 2. Apply gear marking compound to all of the ring gear teeth. 3. Verify bearing cap bolts are torque specification. 4. Apply parking brakes lightly to create at 14 N·m (10 ft. lbs.) pinion rotating torque. 5. Rotate the pinion/pinion yoke 4 full revolutions in each directions. 6. Read gear tooth contact pattern. Gear contact pattern is correct. Backlash and pinion Ring gear is too far away from the pinion gear, coast Ring gear is too close to the pinion gear, drive side 3 - 178 REAR AXLE - C213R WK |