TM  10-3930-638-24&P 4-5. AXLE MAINTENANCE (cont) a. Differential Carrier (cont). STEP LOCATION ITEM ACTION REMARKS ADJUSTMENTS  (cont) 25 NOTE (cont) In following step, be sure to move each bearing adjusting ring (6) same distance to maintain bearing end play adjustment. b.  Bearing  adjusting Loosen Adjust backlash by backing off one ad- ring  (6) justing  ring  (6)  and  advancing  opposite ring same amount NOTE For new ring gear and pinion shaft, adjust backlash to 0.010 inch. 26 Gear  tooth Ring gear teeth Paint Use mixture of red lead and linseed oil. contact Rotate ring gear through one complete check revolution in each direction. Compare toogh pattern against following. Adjust backlash to move ring gear or adjust pinion cage shim pack (18) to move pinion shaft as necessary to obtain correct tooth contact pattern 4-245