Drive Pinion and Ring Gear, Adjusting

5 SPD. A/T 01L AWD

Drive pinion and ring gear, adjusting

Note:
^ Drive pinion and ring gear must be very carefully adjusted to ensure long service life and smooth running. At the factory, drive pinion and ring gear are adjusted relative to each other to ensure smooth running and low noise in both directions. The location for the smoothest running is determined by moving drive pinion axially whereby ring gear is moved far enough out of the backlash-free position so that the backlash is within specified tolerances.
^ The goal of the adjustment is to reproduce the setting for the quietest possible running, as obtained on the test machine during production.
^ The deviation, or tolerance "r" which is based on the master gauge "RO" is measured for the final drive sets supplied as replacement parts and marked on the outer circumference of the ring gear. Every drive pinion set -drive pinion and ring gear - may only be replaced together.
^ Follow general repair notes for tapered roller bearings and shims.
^ Make sure that all installation and measurement procedures are performed with the utmost care and cleanliness to ensure a successful result.