Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 180

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REAR AXLE - 10 1/2 AA (Continued)
• Ring gear too far away from pinion gear (Fig.
11). Decrease the backlash, by moving the ring closer
to the pinion gear using the adjusters.
Fig. 11 INCORRECT BACKLASH
1 - DRIVE SIDE HEEL
2 - COAST SIDE HEEL
• Ring gear too close to pinion gear (Fig. 12).
Increase the backlash, by moving the ring away from
the pinion gear using the adjusters.
Fig. 12 INCORRECT BACKLASH
1 - DRIVE SIDE TOE
2 - COAST SIDE TOE
REAR AXLE - 10 1/2 AA
• Pinion gear is set too low (Fig. 13). Increase the
pinion gear height, by increasing the pinion depth
shim thickness.
Fig. 13 LOW PINION HEIGHT
• Pinion gear is set too high (Fig. 14). Decrease
the pinion depth, by decreasing the pinion depth
shim thickness.
Fig. 14 HIGH PINION HEIGHT
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