Powertrax 9010 - Manual (Page 17)

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When the above steps are completed, all the parts
should be in exactly the same positions as they were when the
installation began. The backlash and pre-load settings should
therefore be unchanged and no further adjustments will be
needed. To be certain, rock the ring gear back and forth to see if
the backlash appears to be the same as it was prior to the instal-
lation. If not, it will need to be reset with a dial indicator as de-
scribed in the shop manual. Rotate the ring gear one revolution
to be sure that nothing is binding.
slightly away from the race.
7. Install the other cap. Again, use the bolts as guides
by turning them in two threads or so and then sliding the cap
down to meet the case. Turn the bolts until they are barely snug.
Be sure that the cap threads fit into those in the adjuster. Do not
force anything.
8. Use a spanner wrench or a blunt punch and a ham-
mer to turn the second adjuster (the one away from the ring
gear) one turn inward (clockwise) until the marked hole reaches
its final position (in the middle of the cap just below the lock).
The last portion of the turn should be difficult because pre-load is
being applied to the bearings by spreading the caps apart as the
adjuster is being turned in (Figure 14).
9. Instert an axle shaft or bar into one of the axle shaft
holes in the differential case to help with holding the assembly or
place it in a large vise, and torque the cap bolts to their correct
value (see the shop manual).
10. Install the adjuster locks and torque the bolts. Be
sure that they are located in the marked holes.
Differential Assembly Inspection
Third Member Installation
1. Clean the mating surface of the axle housing and the
mounting surface of the differential carrier.
2. Clean the inside of the axle housing to remove all
foreign material. This step is very important because metal chips
can interfere with the operation of your new LOCK-RIGHT
3. Remove metal chips from the drain plug if it is mag-
netic.