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shims behind rear brake backing plate?
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:48 pm
by Bretto
Are these shims there to provide a preload on the outer axle bearings? If so, how is it determined how many you need or should I just use what was there already?
Thanks,
Brettt
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:20 pm
by idiocrates
The shims are there to provide the proper end play for the axle and the procedure is defined very well in the TM9-8015-2 manual....section 183 para d. Correct end play is between .001" and .006" and is measured with a dial indicatorat the outter end of the axle shaft.
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:25 pm
by Bretto
Great, thanks for the insite. Easy enough.