Technician A says side bearing preload limits the amount of lateral movement to the differential case in the axle housing. Technician B says adjusting backlash sets the pinion gear depth. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because side bearing preload does indeed limit the lateral movement of the differential case within the axle housing, ensuring proper gear alignment and operation. Technician B is incorrect because adjusting backlash affects the distance between the ring gear and the pinion gear, not the pinion gear depth. Pinion depth is typically set by shims or another method and is not adjusted by backlash settings.

Technician a Says Side Bearing Preload Limits the Amount of Lateral