F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Assembly Rotation
28. Rotate assembly to make sure it rotates freely.
Check For Backlash
29. Check ring gear and pinion backlash with a Dial Indicator with Bracketry T00L4201-C or equivalent.
If the backlash is 0.20-0.38mm (0.008-0.015 inch) (0.30-0.38mm [0.012-0.015 inch] preferred), proceed to Step 35.
If the backlash is zero, proceed to Step 30.
If the backlash is 0.025-0.177mm (0.001-0.007 inch) or greater than 0.38mm (0.015 inch), proceed to Step 31.