How to fix ring and gear pattern?

This is a 489 case with a new 3.73 ring and pinion and crush sleeve eliminator.

Is this pattern saying that I need to add a pinion shim to increase the pinion height?

If so, I don't think there's any way I can remove the pinion bearing without destroying it. Is it possible to just add a shim to the race instead of the pinion itself?

I tried the pattern with .006" and .008" backlash and there really wasn't a difference.

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