If its the same as a Jeep 35 pinion. I set those without the crush sleeve in place. Once I get the pattern right I pull it apart and then install the sleeve and torque to spec. Double checking the pattern as I go. I take my time and do not get in a hurry. The other guys in the shop where i worked under teams got ticked. But I'd rather lose money on time than do it the second time for nothing. If your going to do it correctly you do need a Beam/Arm style inch lb torque wrench. Click wrench would be very hard to get the preload correct. Mark Price Morgantown, WV 26508 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II "I realize that death is inevitable. I just don't want to be around when it happens!" ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxx> > To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 10:55:22 AM > Subject: Re: [AMC-list] what did you do (ring and pinion setting) > > See these sites: > http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/ring_and_pinions/ring_and_pinion_installation_instructions.html > http://www.richmondgear.com/01instructions.html > > I've had people tell me they set the gears up by nothing but the tooth > pattern chart. They start a little high on the shim thickness (or > don't crush the collar much) then check pattern and adjust until it's > right. Takes longer, but no special tools needed. > > ------------- > Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:42:30 -0600 > From: "Armand Eshleman"<aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Oh yeah almost forgot, I could really use some more hints and tips > about > putting the thing back together. I've been reading the TSM, but of > course I > have none of the special tools they show. Can anyone help with advice > on > setting the pinion to the correct spot and installing the differential > to > the correct mesh, and getting axles in the correct spot? > Also rebuilding a Twin grip to install, got any tips for > disassembly/reassembly without the AMC special tools? > > -- > Frank Swygert > Publisher, "American Motors Cars" > Magazine (AMC) > For all AMC enthusiasts > http://www.amc-mag.com > (free download available!) > > _______________________________________________ > AMC-list mailing list > AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com