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backlash and pinion depth

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corey796

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i should set my backlash first but when i set pinion depth that will change the backlash right ? so how do any of you do a gear change leave the backlash
lose(10-15) but in spec or tight (8-10) but in spec ?
 

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well u have to do the pinion depth first then u use shims to set back lash if they are new gears it is good to go tight cause when they wear they will loosen up
 
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