Changed from 4.10 to 3.73 and changed to Dr. Diff Sure trac-II
I used the pinion depth markings as a reference and and was .005 difference so I took out .005 shim stack.
Setup with dummy bearings and no crush sleeve.
Backlash .08 and pinion preload at 9 in-lbs.
new bearings set at 24lb preload. Factory service manual says 20-30 in-lbs Why does is say 16-19 most places I find on the net?
Any changes needed? If not I will install the new pinion bearings and recheck everything a last time.
Whats with the new front pinion bearing, seems awful tight, may have to heat a little to get it to get started. Suggestions for installing that?
I am no expert & have often struggled with this , to me the load side looks to high on the teeth should be more centered , the coast side looks great .
Could be a mistake on the inner diameter of the front brg or the new pinion diameter causing the tight fit .
I agree the drive side is a little high and closer to the toe side but better off on the toe side is my thinking.
I will take a pic of the final tomorrow,
I believe the mesh could be deeper also so more in he center & of the teeth & deeper so the load is closer to the root of the teeth
Here's a link to some pictures / descriptions
http://departments.weber.edu/automotive/YouTube/Weber_Ring_Gear_Contact_Pattern_Interpretation.pdf
That is the best example I have seen, thank you.
It looks like toe-toe to me, so adding a little backlash should make the sweet spot, I will find out.
This is after new pinion bearings and crush sleeve eliminator installed, not much change.
I guess run it & see if it is quiet , i assume the backlash is correct ?