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Re: Pinion depth shims
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 5/20/2025

Yes. I would not recommend this procedure if the gearset is being replaced.

But for bearing and seals only using a crush sleeve to set bearing preload it works just fine.

Or I've been lucky a few dozen times.

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