Re: Possible to tighten spider gears on Ford 8-inch?

"Jim Warman" <mechanic@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> The correct way to adjust the side bearing preload/backlash is to back
off
> the right side spanner nut and run the ring gear up untill there is no
> backlash between the ring and pinion. Tighten the right spanner nut
until
> you achieve about .005 to .010" of backlash - it's im****tant to use a
dial
> indicator for this step. This will set your side bearing preload pretty
> close to what it needs to be (new bearings can go tighter than used).
>
>
> HTH
>
> Jim Warman

Where did you lean this? The correct way to set a ring and pinion is in
any
service manual. You start by adjusting pinion depth. You can't move the
ring
gear after it's set.

Al