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 To increase the amount of backlash, increase the shim thickness
‘D’ (Fig.6.) and decrease the shim thickness ‘E’ (Fig. 6.) by the 
same amount. Reverse this step to decrease the backlash. 
 Remount the differential as before. 
 Release spreader tension (if applicable). 
 Check backlash again as before. 
4.8
Profiling the Seal Housing Tube
 Completely remove the differential spreader (if applicable). 
 Without using sharp, jagged tools such as pliers (usually your 
hands are the best tool for this job), gently bend the seal housing 
tube so that it runs along the inside of the differential housing as 
shown in Figure 12. 
Figure 12.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE : It is also a good idea to keep the tube away from the
bearing caps or any other part of the differential 
casting as any contact due to vibration or shock may 
wear the tube and eventually cause a leak. 
 
 
 
