dirrerential adjustments

[tudor87]

I worked diligently for days following Les Andrews instruction in the Mechanics Handbook. When I finished restoring the 31 differential and installed it the satisfaction of a job well done was unbelievable. Then the balloon popped after I installed the 600w oil and it began to leak. The axle housing was warped. The Question: Can I accurately check the backlash and ring gear pattern with the axles installed? I don't want to tear the whole thing apart again. Can anyone out there help in this matter? Thank you, Gary