Thread: pinion markings

The dial indicator with mag base is a yes, as is some marking paste (paint). But as to measuring pinion height - the LR way is to use a special chunk of steel ( LR tool) and the dial indicator.

It's an offset measurement from the factory jig, that incorporates carrier bearing centerline, the factory jig and a known spacer, still requires shimming to the correct height

Will need a dolly to fit in the carrier, a block machined to the correct height, feeler gauges, an array of pinion shims. Then a spring balance and an array of pinion bearing preload shims, for pinion preload after setting height

Then a mag based dial indicater for backlash and make a c spanner for carrier bearing preload, bearing blue or similar to check contact patch

Remember to leave pinion seal out to do pinion bearing preload and buy good pinion seal from rover type person with multiple lips

got all the shims etc, was going to get a inch/pound torque wrench for the preload. remember reading somewhere that Ian Ashcroft said to just use a vertical vernier to do the pinion height??

Originally Posted by rovercare

rover type person with multiple lips

Now that's my idea of a good time!

Anyway, this might help:

Dingocroft Other tools

Look for: LRT-54-503. Except I notice that it's very expensive. It does list the various heights, though.

hmmm, did the math, think i'll just pay to get it done, and go to work instead.

Originally Posted by Vern

got all the shims etc, was going to get a inch/pound torque wrench for the preload. remember reading somewhere that Ian Ashcroft said to just use a vertical vernier to do the pinion height??

I stock both in/lb torque wrenches and vernier height gauges. PM me if interested.

The torque wrenches are "Seekonk" made in USA. These are inspection grade precision instruments.