Specifications

New Shimming procedure
(continued)
• Step 29) After the gear lash process is complete and the drive is
ready to reassemble for the final time, remove the U-joint
stub yoke shaft assembly and remove the pinion gear and
bearing pack assembly.
• Step 30) Reassemble the U-joint assembly as follows, first place
the retainer nut over the stub yoke, then place the seal
carrier along with the “L” washer on the standard Bravo as
well as the “O” ring and the large thrust washer now
before you place the pinion gear and the bearing pack
onto the shaft you will have to back off the bearing preload
so when you place the gear and bearing pack onto the
splined stub yoke, the preload can be reset to the same
Inch pounds
you started with.