TL V6-3206cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (1998)
Ring Gear: Adjustments
Tooth Contact
1. Correct Tooth Contact.
2. Toe Contact:
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Use a thinner drive pinion shim (43 mm thrust shim) to move the drive pinion away from the ring gear.
3. Heel Contact:
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Use a thicker drive pinion shim (43 mm thrust shim) to move the drive pinion toward the ring gear.
4. Flank Contact
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To move the ring gear away from the drive pinion, use a thicker side bearing shim (79.5 mm thrust shim) on the drive pinion side and a thinner
one on the ring gear side.
NOTE: Recheck backlash after replacing the side bearing shims. If out of specification, adjust as described under Toe Contact.
5. Face Contact:
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To move the ring gear toward the drive pinion, use a thinner side bearing shim (79.5 mm thrust shim) on the drive pinion side and a thicker one
on the ring gear side.
NOTE: Recheck backlash after replacing the side bearing shims. If out of specification, adjust as described under Heel Contact.
