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High Flank Contact Pattern: Correction

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Increase the pinion depth. Move the pinion gear closer to the ring gear by increasing the pinion shim thickness. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle) .

Fig 1: Incorrect Contact Pattern
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