H differential, question

[Mike(NEOhio)]

Got the axles off and there were no differential spacing washers (key #27) in the differential. The spacers (key#26) were there but not the washer shown in the parts book. Did some come without them?

 

[Mike M]

Those are used as adjustment for side play. I'd have to look up how much they want it to have.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

That's what I figured. I don't think the I&T mentions that but I'll have to look again.

 

[dan_41jdh]

It's possible that a tractor may not have needed those differential spacing washers. Information in the earlier Instructions and Parts List shown below says to use differential spacing washers to achieve a 1/32" end play in the differential. The wording says "steel shims", but they're talking about those differential spacing washers, item #27. Keep in mind that you must adjust the axle bearings properly in both axles before you can accurately check the end play of the differential.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

Thanks, Dan and Mike. It's been apart longer than I'd care to admit and setting in a dry but dirt floor garage. Rust and mice and needs a lot of work needed so it's a while before it's back together.