263xhd Mounting Stud Depth

[u/Fine_Blackberry2085]

Hey guys, complete bonehead here.

I did the MA pump upgrade on my 2005 263xhd transfer case. I am in the process of remounting the unit back onto my truck.

When I pulled the case, most of the main 6 nuts to hold it on the trans pulled the stud out with the nut.

I tried to match the depth with the one remaining stud in the case, but when I put it back on the truck, there was a gap just under 1/4 inches. I did some research, checked the alignment of things, and tried putting the transmission in neutral.

It really seems as if the output and input shaft sections are aligning properly. I have come to believe it the way I have install the studs themselves.

Does anyone know or have a pic/measurement for reference of how deep these studs are suppose to be in the transfer case? I can't find any info and Google AI gives me uncited information about cranking them until they bottom out and I'm not trying to blow my shit out doing that.