Carrier bearing preload ??

[Mike Pearson]

I have a Dana 60 in my car. The shims for the carrier/spool go between the bearing and the spool so you have to put them on before the bearing. Most Dana 60 spools are made where the carrier bearings slide on and off without a puller or hammer. I like mine to be snug where you can tap the spool in with a dead blow mallet. Not so tight that you have to beat it in with a hammer. once the shim pack is the right thickness you can move shims side to side to get the backlash where you want it. I like about .010 on the BL

[SSGN]

I ordered 2 sets of Carrier Shims from Richmond and Ratech to have a good assortment. Motive sells a collared stack-able design and I did not order that kit. I hope to have a good variety and then get back to this project. Thanks for the input .

[SSGN]

Final update for future searches. I received the adjustable shim packs from Richmond and they made it so much easier. The only issue I had was the 8.2 is narrower than other 10 bolts and I had to machine .040 of each holding shim. Then the job went easy. Thanks again for all the input.