I own the tools. If I didn't, I wouldn't do it this way, I'd go buy the tools.
1) Install pinion with your best guestimate of shim stock into the housing.
2) Install carrier caps.
3) Measure carrier cap diameter, write down the radius.
4) Measure with a straight edge from the front bearing support to the carrier. Look for the closest distance moving the straight edge in the housing.
5) Add radius measurement.
Or buy the tool- The time it takes, and the possible inaccuracy to check and double check, I would measure from the parting line then read the grease if I had to get it rolling. Most of the time you will only see .002" change from stock. Just enough to make noise. Usually doesn't really change durability. My 2 cents [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ May 12, 2002, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: TTS ]
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