Taurus V6-3.0L VIN U (2000)
7. A good contact pattern should be centered on the tooth. It can also be slightly toward the toe. There should always be some clearance between the
contact pattern and the top of the tooth.
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Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side of the gear teeth.
8. A high, thick contact pattern that is worn more toward the toe.
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Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side of the gear teeth.
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The high contact pattern indicates that the drive pinion is not installed deep enough into the carrier.
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The differential ring gear backlash is correct, a thinner drive pinion shim is needed. A decrease will move the drive pinion toward the
differential ring gear.
9. A high, thin contact pattern that is worn toward the toe.
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Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side of the gear teeth.
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The drive pinion depth is correct. Increase the differential ring gear backlash.
10. A contact pattern that is worn in the center of the differential ring gear tooth toward the heel.
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Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side of the gear teeth.
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The low contact pattern indicates that the drive pinion is installed too deep into the carrier.
