I saw it said to do this
(4) Perform the differential bearing preload and adjustment procedure.
but nothing showing how.

Will i have trouble if have it all back together as it was with new bearings since i didnt mark that part or do this procedure?
How would i do that preload an adjustment ? If i need to..

Note pinion wasnt pulled .
The only change i can see is how close I put those outer groved wheels to barring .




I also did left side 1st an wasnt sure if i should have done right 1st..I saw something on that .


does that wheel turn to adjust in an out?

 

Those adjusters have a special tool to turn them. You can maybe use a hammer and punch. They adjust the carrier side to side and add preload to the bearings. You need to set back lash and tighten each side to add preload while making sure backlash stays the same.

You really need a needle inch lb torque wrench to know what the preload is. You check with no preload and then add preload to get the desired rotation torque. You need a dial indicator to set back lash.

People with experience can turn the pinion by hand and feel when the preload is good.

 

Yes I saw a few threads on making a part to go in thru axel to set it .Is the nut size 36mm ? On inside of that bearing carrier adjuster wheel .

Im gonna make a tool with a nut an a spark plug socket to spin adjust it..
Ill need to get the torques to set it at ..
Maybe this tool is rentable via auto parts store.also ,to adjust carrier bearing / preload.
I guess ill need a dial indicator too.
What readings an torque should i look to get on left then right side as adjusting?
i also see a paint technique to see where it lands on pinion spin.
A lot of great videos especially one thats over a hour long step by step on the 8.25 ..rebuild..
I usually work more with obd/sensors an electrical so this is a challenge .

Thanks

is that 36 or 37 mm on nut size to turn?
-an what does the torque require as i turn the long shaft , including the torque on the 2 bolts on carrier bearing BEFORE THE 100ft lb final torque .

this is the tool