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SS Tim · 11-27-2014, 01:46 PM

The "Load Bolt" as it is commonly known, bears against a shoe/thrust pad to control ring gear deflection under load. It is set with a static clearance of 0.005-0.007". Here is the clip from the factory overhaul manual on the proceedure.

Jraeyre · 12-08-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

The "Load Bolt" as it is commonly known, bears against a shoe/thrust pad to control ring gear deflection under load. It is set with a static clearance of 0.005-0.007". Here is the clip from the factory overhaul manual on the proceedure.

Thanks Tim. Great info and getting info to track down new pad and will replace and readjust it.

Jra

11-27-2014, 01:46 PM	#1
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: 1971 C30 time to get started... The "Load Bolt" as it is commonly known, bears against a shoe/thrust pad to control ring gear deflection under load. It is set with a static clearance of 0.005-0.007". Here is the clip from the factory overhaul manual on the proceedure. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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