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#70636 12/27/2006 2:27 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 125 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 125 | Although I did take note of where the old ring gear was placed on the differential carrier before I removed it, would that matter if I was installing a new 3.55 ring gear? Can you install the gear in any position, or does the bolt pattern only allow one position? | | |
#70637 12/27/2006 3:31 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Any orientation is ok but be sure to use guide pins(bolts with no head)and seat it evenly. It should be snug on the carrier.
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#70638 12/28/2006 5:12 AM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | You should set the bearing preload after installing a new gear to make sure it wears evenly.
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