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How do i check input shaft endplay!

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going to be doing a bearing retainer soon. What do i need to do to check the endplay and what are the tolerances of it? I already have a magnetic stand and dial indicator. I am guessing just move the input shaft back and forth and check the amount of movement?
 

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The endplay is something like .002-.005.. which is almost TIGHT... Go with a set of shims that has a LITTLE bit of play, then step up to the next size, inwhich it should leave almost no to no play.
 
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Stang8URMPRT, you left out the part about how to check it?
 

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I've never checked mine, just left it tight. Never had a problem.
 
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