1981 Ford F150 gear set

1981 FORD F-150
12,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SKYMORTON
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How do I set the back lash on gear/pinion for 9in ford rear end 3.50?
Dec 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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BLACKOP555
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remove the driveshaft.
and from there jack up the vehicle and remove weight from rear. from there you can remove the pinion nut and pull out the pinioin shaft and pinion bearings. from there add whatever shims necessary to correct the problem.
Dec 28, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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BLACKOP555
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in depth can be found in the link below

http://www.2carpros.com/topics/drivetrain/axle-bearing
Dec 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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