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Drive pinion, adjusting
 
     
Notes:  
     
Before adjusting drive pinion, adjust ring gear 
(determine total shim thickness "S" total" for 
adjustment shims "S1" + "S2")   page 39
-186
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Drive pinion only has to be adjusted again if 
gear set, tapered roller bearings for drive pinion 
or final drive housing was replaced. Adjustment 
overview  page 39
-170
 . 
     
Do not grease new tapered roller bearings 
additionally for friction torque measurement. 
The bearings are already greased with a 
special oil from the factory. 
     
Determining Shim "S3"  
      (adjust preload of tapered roller bearing for drive 
pinion)  
     
-  Clamp final drive into engine and transmission 
assembly stand   page 39
-123
 . 
    
Note:   -  Pull large tapered roller bearing outer race into housing.
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