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6-17.
REAR AXLE DRIVE PINION AND BEARINGS MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT
M1009) (Con’t).
CAUTION
Ensure that straddle bearing (16)
is installed with part number facing
pinion flange. Failure to follow this
caution will result in damage to
straddle bearing.
NOTE
If rear axle housing (6) is 1984 or
older design, it uses a straddle
bearing (16) with rollers that are
larger than 1985 design straddle
bearing. Ensure that proper size
straddle bearing is installed,
9. Install straddle bearing (16) in
housing (6).
e.
INSTALLATION AND PINION DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
If
no
number
is
stamped
or
should be used for code number
painted on drive pinion (9),
.
1.
Check gear head or shaft of drive
pinion (9) for pinion depth code
number. Remove retainer (1) and
drive pinion assembly from vise.
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