TM 9-2320-289-346-8.FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT M1009) (Con’t).NOTEExcessive turning of ring gear (11) is not recommended. Ring gear shouldbe turned only enough to provide tooth contact pattern.8 .Apply load until it takes a torque of 40-50 Ib.-ft. (54-68 N.m) to turn drive pinion. Turncompanion flange so that ring gear (11) turns 1 full revolution, then reverse so that ring gearturns 1 full revolution in opposite direction,9 .Contact pattern should be centrally located up and down on the face of the ring gear (11)teeth. Compare tooth contact pattern on ring gear with examples shown and makeadjustments as indicated.TA605506-56
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