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Joe K · 05-30-2019, 03:58 PM

Sounding like your bearing(s) not fully seated? Or check that you have Timken 28156 (Rollers & cage) and Timken 28317 (cup) as some aftermarket bearings don't maintain the original bearing dimensions when assembled.

Also, there was a change in the housings. See page 382 of the Service Bulletins. You may have a "mix-match" situation.

More than likely you want to "split" the gaskets between the two sides. Once you establish the carrier pre-load THEN you move gaskets from one side to the other to change your pinion contact point - without affecting the target pre-load.

I suspect the 10 ft-lbs issue is simply reflecting the "compressibility" of the stacked gaskets, so try to get to the point where when fully torqued you have the "modest drag" according to what instructions you're following.

Joe K

05-30-2019, 03:58 PM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: differential assembly Sounding like your bearing(s) not fully seated? Or check that you have Timken 28156 (Rollers & cage) and Timken 28317 (cup) as some aftermarket bearings don't maintain the original bearing dimensions when assembled. Also, there was a change in the housings. See page 382 of the Service Bulletins. You may have a "mix-match" situation. More than likely you want to "split" the gaskets between the two sides. Once you establish the carrier pre-load THEN you move gaskets from one side to the other to change your pinion contact point - without affecting the target pre-load. I suspect the 10 ft-lbs issue is simply reflecting the "compressibility" of the stacked gaskets, so try to get to the point where when fully torqued you have the "modest drag" according to what instructions you're following. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.