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RE: Pinion oil seal for tube type axle

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Subject: RE: Pinion oil seal for tube type axle
From: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:31:22 -0500
Yep, I'm with you, JFDI!  No funny noises, at least not from the rear end,
no pun intended;^)
Thanks again.
Gordie


> 
> Well, it pre-loads the pinion bearing.  So if it were 
> over-crushed I'd expect either pinion bearing noise 
> immediately (which is perhaps more likely with an 
> under-loaded pinion bearing allowing too much lash), or maybe 
> after a while if the bearing is being over-loaded.  If it 
> isn't making any funny noises then I'd JFDI ;o)  If it *is* 
> making funny noises then it implies the pinion and ring gear 
> aren't in correct relationship, which can cause damage to 
> much of the diff.
> 
> PaulH.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> > Anyone know what the symptoms would be if you tightened too far and
> crushed
> > the collapsible spacer?




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