Fig. 12—Checking Run-Out of Back Face of Ring
Gear
Assembling the Rear Axle
1. Assemble the same thickness of shims in the
counterbore of the propeller
shaft housing that were removed
when the assembly was taken down (if the original ring gear and pinion are
to be used), making sure that
the shims are flat in the
counterbore and are not cocked. The total thickness of the shims will be found
to be from .030" to .036" and
usually .033". Shims are
serviced in thicknesses of .012", .015", .018", and .021" so that a combination of
shims may be selected to
replace the original ones if they are damaged.
NOTE—Whenever a new ring gear
and pinion is installed, one .015" shim and one .018" shim should be used
as this is the standard setup.
2. Coat the beveled surface of the pinion
bearing lock sleeve with rear
axle lubricant, and as-