jcoker

iTrader: (17)

how hard should the carrier be to turn when you reinstall it. im using the stock shims, they work perfect for the mesh pattern. you have to hit the shims pretty hard to get them back in place

sprayed_z

iTrader: (2)

not too hard at all actually. What is your backlash like?

wrd1972

iTrader: (12)

It should have some resistance, it should not Freely spin. You should hav the pound it in with a dead blow mallet. If you can install it without a mallet it is too loose.

jcoker

iTrader: (17)

there is no lube at all on it. i havent had a chance to set the back lash and its hard to turn by hand

LS1-450

iTrader: (33)

I just did mine & set to .006" between the ring & pinion. Had to use a mallet to install shims, as noted above. Turns by hand w/ effort, turns easier w/ open end wrench on ring gear bolt, but, in either case it's snug. The previous differential was snug as well. It obviously spun easier before re-installing axles. So, if backlassh is .006"-.010" where you are now, it sounds good to me.