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Originally Posted by N2ostealth
well,
I may not have a choice. I dont have the snap ring clip to hold that bearing in place. I havent tried to find one yet so I have no idea if they are readily available.
still not sure about preload and the taper bearings though.
Ill try to get some pics of the taper bearing and the ring gear to show whats going on there.
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The 18 spline pinion does not take a clip, the bearing is just pressed in.
In your case I would replace the pinion. Check your output shaft for any marks that may be screwing the bearing outward. One thing I have noticed on 300M shafts is that the area where this bearing rides is not ground , and it should be for a bearing to ride on .
As for the preload on the pinion and front diff try this:
Assemble the ctr case ,bellhousing pinion and front diff as an assembly without any of the other gears and rear case cover . That should give you enough room to get your hand in there and check the preload on your asembly .
Hope that helps.