Pre-Adjustment
AdjustmentFor quiet and reliable final drive operation, the following five adjustments must be made correctly:
1. Side bearing preload. Side Bearing Preload
2. Pinion gear height. Pinion Gear Height and Pinion Bearing Preload
3. Pinion bearing preload. Pinion Gear Height and Pinion Bearing Preload
4. Ring gear-to-pinion backlash.
5. Ring and pinion gear tooth contact pattern. Tooth Contact