Pinion backlash

[Cory Moffat]

Installing a 3:54 gearset. After getting my preloads done I am at the point of setting the backlash on the pinion. I have the carrier within .002 of dead center of the banjo with the axle housings installed. I just wanted to ask which way you shifted your carrier to find that sweet spot. Or maybe it was in the middle. I figured it would save me a little time when go to assemble it all to check it.
A little imput from the experienced installing 3:54s would be appreciated

 

[jetmek]

Dial indicator at the point of one of the pinion nuts .006 is ideal

 

[Bob C]

Follow the Tom Endy article.
https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-con...rential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf

 

[Jim Brierley]

This type of gears are very forgiving, but .006" to .008" is an ideal backlash figure.

 

[Cory Moffat]

So first try I put that odd .002" of an inch on the left side and ended up with .006" of backlash. Thanks for your imput.