39-154
      
Drive pinion, adjusting
 
     
Note:  
     
Before adjusting drive pinion, adjust ring gear 
(determine total shim thickness "S
total
" for 
shims "S1" + "S2")   Page 39
-163
 . 
     
The drive pinion only has to be readjusted if the 
final drive set (ring gear and drive pinion), the 
tapered roller bearings for the drive pinion or 
the final drive housing are replaced. Adjustment 
overview  Page 39
-150
 . 
     
Do not additionally oil new tapered roller 
bearings for friction torque measurement. The 
bearings have already been treated with a 
special oil by the manufacturer. 
     
Determine thickness of shim "S3"  
      (Setting preload of tapered roller bearings for 
drive pinion)  
     
-  Mount final drive onto engine and transmission 
support  Page 39
-108
 . 
    
-  Pull outer race of large tapered roller bearing into housing (without 
shim). 
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