dana 44 pinion preload question

[Scott86mj]

I'm working on installing 4.56 gears in the d44. I'm wondering about pinion preload how do I know if I need to shim the inner or outer pinion shims. Measured original shims then I Installed the same thickness with the new shims way too preload. Should I add to both stacks every time or just 1 at a time? Any help would be appreciated.

[Scott86mj]

I think I should just add to the outer pinion shims. The inner is just for pinion depth am I correct?

[DirtyComanche]

I think I should just add to the outer pinion shims. The inner is just for pinion depth am I correct?

 

 

Yes.

 

 

And don't worry about getting the pre-load bang on. You can't always. A bit too tight is better than too loose.