Section 250 (Rear Axle): Adjustments: Adjustments: Notes

Fig 1: Pinion Gear ID Numbers

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Ring and pinion gears are supplied as matched set. The identifying match numbers (3) for the ring and pinion gear are etched into the face of each gear. A plus (+) number, minus (-) number or zero (0) is etched into the face of the pinion gear (2). This number is the amount (in thousandths of an inch) the depth varies from the standard depth setting of a pinion etched with a (0). The standard depth provides the best teeth contact pattern. Refer to BACKLASH and CONTACT PATTERN ANALYSIS Paragraph in this Service Information for additional information.

Compensation for pinion depth variance is achieved with select shims. The shims are placed under the inner pinion bearing on the pinion shaft.

If a new gear set is being installed, note the depth variance etched into both the original and replacement pinion gear. Add or subtract the thickness of the original depth shims to compensate for the difference in the depth variances. Refer to the DEPTH VARIANCE tables.

Note where Old and New Pinion Marking columns intersect. The intersecting figure represents plus or minus the amount needed.

Note the etched number on the face of the drive pinion gear (-1, -2, 0, +1, +2, etc.). The numbers represent thousands of an inch deviation from the standard. If the number is negative, add that value to the required thickness of the depth shim(s). If the number is positive, subtract that value from the thickness of the depth shim(s). If the number is 0 no change is necessary. Refer to the PINION GEAR DEPTH VARIANCE table.