So without the carrier installed, if the pinion binds when the setscrews are tightened, would that mean the shim is bad or more shims are needed?

All else equal, is it normal to need additional shims due to normal wear?

Hate to have to disassemble and "go vertical" again. That sucker's heavy!





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