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Kevin - Illinois · 06-29-2012, 10:36 PM

Should have checked this out closer when I bought it. I didn't give a lot so I'm not out a lot, just disappointed. Looks like I'm gonna need to break it down and assess the situation...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy2uY...ature=youtu.be

Bob C · 06-29-2012, 10:59 PM

The axle will move around like that without the hub and bearing on.

Bob

Kurt in NJ · 06-29-2012, 11:19 PM

The up-down movement is normal, the wheel hub bearing keeps it centered, probably the seals are worn though.

Turning the driveshaft with 2 fingers that easy could mean the adustment has moved, or the bearing could be worn some, the preload is gone.

Kevin - Illinois · 06-30-2012, 08:56 AM

How important is the preload? Is what you are seeing important enough you would break down the rear end and inspect it further?

Tom Wesenberg · 06-30-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin - Illinois

How important is the preload? Is what you are seeing important enough you would break down the rear end and inspect it further?

An unknown rear is a gamble, so now is the time to inspect the inside. Remove just the left axle tube and you can remove both axles and differential to see how they look.

Kevin - Illinois · 06-30-2012, 09:38 AM

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Thanks Tom!

06-29-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Differential video Should have checked this out closer when I bought it. I didn't give a lot so I'm not out a lot, just disappointed. Looks like I'm gonna need to break it down and assess the situation... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy2uY...ature=youtu.be

06-29-2012, 10:59 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,757	Re: Differential video The axle will move around like that without the hub and bearing on. Bob

06-29-2012, 11:19 PM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Differential video The up-down movement is normal, the wheel hub bearing keeps it centered, probably the seals are worn though. Turning the driveshaft with 2 fingers that easy could mean the adustment has moved, or the bearing could be worn some, the preload is gone.

06-30-2012, 08:56 AM	#4
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Differential video How important is the preload? Is what you are seeing important enough you would break down the rear end and inspect it further? Last edited by Kevin - Illinois; 06-30-2012 at 09:00 AM. Reason: spelling

06-30-2012, 09:38 AM	#6
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Differential video Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Tom!