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90'5.0 Conv · 05-03-2002, 04:19 PM

I torqued the pinion nut all the way to the point it didn't wiggle around side to side. Then turned 1/8th turn. Was this not right? Do I need another crush sleeve to do it again? How do I know when the preload is right? Why do i have backlash when the caps aren't torqued and none when they are?

thanks, James

05-03-2002, 04:19 PM	#4
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	I torqued the pinion nut all the way to the point it didn't wiggle around side to side. Then turned 1/8th turn. Was this not right? Do I need another crush sleeve to do it again? How do I know when the preload is right? Why do i have backlash when the caps aren't torqued and none when they are? thanks, James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04