Final Drive Set Readjusting, Recommended Sequence

Final drive set readjusting, recommended sequence
The following sequence of work is recommended to save time when the drive pinion and ring gear have to be adjusted:
1. Determine total shim thickness "Stotal" for "S1" +"S2" (sets preload for tapered roller bearings for differential), Refer to Ring Gear Adjusting.
2. Determine total shim thickness "Stotal" for "S3" + "S4" (sets preload for tapered roller bearings for drive pinion), Refer to Drive Pinion adjusting.
3. Distribute total shim thickness Stotal for "S3" + "S4" so that the distance from center of ring gear to face of drive pinion is the same as distance "R" which was determined during production, Refer to Drive Pinion adjusting.
4.. Distribute total shim thickness "Stotal" for "S1" + "S2" so that the specified backlash between ring gear and drive pinion is maintained, Refer to Ring Gear, Adjusting

Note: Overview of components and shims, Refer to Shim Position