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Originally Posted by Tony
I do some differential work and that 12 bolt looks a bit beat up. but nothing that new gears and bearings won't fix..
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Here's what little I know, I'd love if you'd fill it in - transmissions and 12 bolts are the two things I try not to take apart.
- Check backlash with micrometer
- Change shims left and right to correct (watch your fingers dropping it in!)
- Fill with fluid
But if you've done it with the micrometer, do you still need to do the contact pattern paint thing? It sounds like plastigauging after you've mic'd a journal.
[Later Edit: As so kindly pointed out below, while a depth micrometer can be used, a dial indicator is much easier though less accurate. The normal way is indeed a dial indicator on a magnetic base but I'd then use the contact pattern paint to be sure.]