Dana 30 set-up bearings for diff carrier bearings

Idaho 51

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The preferred method to replace the carrier bearings is to use a set-up tool. The tool allows you to adjust the ring gear backlash (against the pinion). This is done by adjusting the shims. The shims are placed between the carrier bearing and the carrier.

The set-up tool is a carrier bearing set that has been machined to a slightly larger diameter than the carrier it fits on. This allows it to be hand placed on and off 9(vs. pressed and pulled) to set-up the shims used to correct the backlash. Once the backlash is correct the permanent bearings are pressed on, carrier placed and tightened up, backlash rechecked, proceed to finish.

I am willing to purchase or rent this tool from anyone who is willing. It would be nice if we all could share a list of such a tool and other one or two time needed tools. :2thumbsup:

Thanks,

Idaho 51
 
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