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Old 03-29-2003, 05:09 PM
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Rear gear install?

When you install a set of rear end gears what is the gear mesh supposed to look like and is there a play value? Does anybody have any pics or info on this install? Thank you
Old 03-29-2003, 06:22 PM
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This will breifly walk you through the process: 10 bolt buildup

At the end, there is a link to go to part 2, make sure you check it out too.
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the play value is refered to as back lash and is differant for each gear set. the back lash is etched on the ring gear, it should be something like .008.
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Interesting somone suggesting they have affiliation w/ a Cav unit doesn't know how to spell it.

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Interesting somone suggesting they have affiliation w/ a Cav unit doesn't know how to spell it.

Your right, you'd think I'd know better. I'll be the first to tell you, I'm anything but a spelling whiz

I spent three years in Headquarters, Headquarters Troop (HHT) 3/7 Cav supporting the brave soldiers who are currently on the front lines. Just showing my support for those whom I served with.
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