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Ford 9 Inch Rearend

With enough thread lock in the pinion support stud holes, the studs can go in and the gasket and shim slipped over the studs. It's especially important with the aluminum case to have studs to hold the pinion support in, as opposed to bolts. That way the threads in the case don't get stripped or damaged during service.
Ford 9 Inch Rear End - Tuff as Nails!

 With enough thread lock in the pinion support stud holes, the studs can go in and the gasket and shim slipped over the studs. It's especially important with the aluminum case to have studs to hold the pinion support in, as opposed to bolts. That way the threads in the case don't get stripped or damaged during service.  View Related Article

 

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