Spicer Convertible Tandem Axles - Manual (Page 38)

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Adjust Tooth Contact Position
Adjust Ring Gear Position (Backlash)
If the gear pattern shows incorrect face width contact, change
backlash by adjusting the ring gear.
If the pattern is too close to the edge of the tooth toe, move
the ring gear away from the pinion to increase backlash.
1. Loosen the bearing adjuster on the teeth side of the
ring gear several notches.
2. Loosen the opposite adjuster one notch.
3. Return to adjuster on teeth side of ring gear and
tighten adjuster until it contacts the bearing cup.
4. Continue tightening the same adjuster 2 or 3 notches
and recheck backlash.
If the pattern is concentrated at the heel (too far up the tooth),
move the ring gear toward the pinion to decrease backlash.
1. Loosen the bearing adjuster on the teeth side of the
ring gear several notches.
2. Tighten the opposite adjuster one notch.
3. Return to adjuster on teeth side of ring gear and
tighten adjuster until it contacts the bearing cup.
4. Continue tightening the same adjuster 2 or 3 notches
and recheck backlash.