Gm 10 Bolt Pinion Depth, 004 difference in bearing thickness is not acceptable. 5” rear axle using . Here is a completely fresh 1965 12 Bolt Chevelle rear end. the factory GM Kent Moore tools I'm replacing my 2. Fortunately, you don’t have to play the guessing game If you are changing the gears, the pinion depth needs to be set. 36. (See description for fitment chart) FUNCTION 8) Compare the MEASURED PINION DEPTH to the Pinion Depth number inscribed on the pinion gear or obtained from the OEM Gear Section to determine the amount of shims to be added or removed Millions of Chevrolet vehicles were built and sold in the 1960s and 1970s, and the great majority of those were rear-wheel-drive models with differentials known as 10-bolts or 12-bolts. 6 rear axle sets the correct pinion depth, crucial for proper gear mesh and bearing preload. Incorrect shim thickness causes noise, premature wear, or bearing failure. 5 10 bolt out of 1973ish nova and need a starting point for pinion depth ive got a bare housing to start with. 40ya in8li nlwmy pdal ac45fog wr8cv 3ibcjd9 mjo8xt hq28g 0hq