Pinion tail bearing replacing. I was looking at the pinion tail before I put the seal back in and noticed there were no shims next to the bearing. This diff has been worked on before, the tab washers have been opened and closed. So, I am think someone removed the shims and just torqued the nut down and did not set that little bit of drag. I doubt this diff did not have any shims, but I guess that is possible.
My thoughts are to pull the tail bearing and have a look. Years ago I replaced one with a friend. We were able to get the bearing out, and I believe even the race, but this bearing is in tight and that was many years ago. Should I take a hook tool and try to work it out? I could call it good and purchase some shims and try to test for the drag. I guess if the shims are gone and the nut is torqued to 80-lb there should a lot of drag.
Looking at the bearing would make me feel better. I would know something about the condition, maybe. There is the other bearing on the other end, and I do not plan to remove the pumpkin, so that bearing is staying in place for know. I would like to close this diff up with some confidence. Also, I do not want to break or force something. any ideas anyone
steve
My thoughts are to pull the tail bearing and have a look. Years ago I replaced one with a friend. We were able to get the bearing out, and I believe even the race, but this bearing is in tight and that was many years ago. Should I take a hook tool and try to work it out? I could call it good and purchase some shims and try to test for the drag. I guess if the shims are gone and the nut is torqued to 80-lb there should a lot of drag.
Looking at the bearing would make me feel better. I would know something about the condition, maybe. There is the other bearing on the other end, and I do not plan to remove the pumpkin, so that bearing is staying in place for know. I would like to close this diff up with some confidence. Also, I do not want to break or force something. any ideas anyone
steve