Mar 6, 2010 · Pinion preload is used to determine the amount of spacer needed for adequate bearing rotation/lubrication and it is measured with an inch pound torque wrench. With new …

Jun 13, 2024 · The pinion Precision Bearing preload is critical, and tightening the yoke nut affects this directly. It’s great that you stopped before tightening further, as over-tightening can crush …

Jan 16, 2010 · You have to preload settings. 1. for the pinion only and then one assembled with tooth pattern set. BY tighten the ring adjusters you set both tooth pattern and preload total for …

Mar 15, 2007 · Well, using the rotational torque method, we probably put close to 350 ft-lbs on mine getting the preload correct. The impact wouldn't budge it, the tightening process involved …

Jan 23, 2007 · The problem is that the yoke and nut control the pinion bearing preload. Just pulling the yoke, replacing the seal, putting the yoke back on and cranking down the nut will …

Apr 24, 2004 · Is there any way to set pinion depth without a depth setting tool? Spendy little buggers . . . I have a dial indicator for cam degreeing, backlash,etc, but what I'm wondering is …

Sep 28, 2009 · I'm changing the pinion seal on the rear end of my 86 mustang GT. I'm up to the point that with 10 lb preload, I started to double check everything and I notice that I couldn't …

Oct 14, 2011 · If so, I would verify proper seating of the bearing cups following procedure, case spread (bearing preload), and check runout of the carrier, ring gear and pinion.

May 27, 2014 · Is there a limit on how much shim you should use to set the pinion on a 9 inch carrier? I have 0.050 total shim thickness in and the pattern is riding near the toe which tells …

Jul 14, 2008 · Bearing preload is crirical for diff life. Loose feels like you are saving power but the deflection caused by the lack of proper preload will damage pinion and ring gears quickly. …