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8 3/8 Axle

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Ring Gear Size 8 3/8
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method -
Note: THREADED ADJUSTER.
Adjustment 0.006-0.008
Pinion Bearing Preload Method -
Note: COLLAPSIBLE SPACER.
New Bearings 20-35
Used Bearings -
Note: SET AT 10 INCH LBS. GREATER THAN READING TAKEN AT TIME OF TEAR DOWN WITH MINIMUM OF 210 FT. LBS. TORQUE ON PINION NUT.
Dfferential Bearing Preload Method -
Note: THREADED ADJUSTER.
New Bearings -
Note: PRELOAD IS CORRECT WHEN RING GEAR AND PINION BACK- LASH IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED.
Used Bearings -
Note: PRELOAD IS CORRECT WHEN RING GEAR AND PINION BACK- LASH IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED.