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Dakota lsd in a 1500?

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Old 12-04-2011, 12:45 AM
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Is there any trick for tightening the adjusters back up? Or just tighten untilthey are snug again?
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 12:53 AM
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If you take the axles out... there is a special tool you can use to tighten the adjusters. The tool is pretty much a long rod with a big nut welded onto the end (dont know what size nut) to twist the adjusters. Thats the way I did it but my friend is a welder and made the tool
 
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Oh do make sure you get the pinion preload and the correct ring gear backlash measurements when you reinstall the assembly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Otherwise you will have a clashing noise when you drive/ accelerate.
 
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Does anyone have any insight or have a link on setting backlash?
 
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Download the service manual from the FAQ/DIY section.
 
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Does anyone have any insight or have a link on setting backlash?
You're gonna need a dial indicator measuring tool. Im not sure if Autozone will let you rent one as they are pretty expensive
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Terribly
You're gonna need a dial indicator measuring tool. Im not sure if Autozone will let you rent one as they are pretty expensive
Harbor Freight, sub-$20 IIRC.
 



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