Rear end boiling after rebuild Help

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02-22-2016, 08:13 PM

JWC 3

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Originally Posted by 99f350sd

They do get really hot esp with new bearings. No way can you touch it.

I do NOT agree . All should spin freely ....With in reason . Some resistance , but easily turned .
Heat is an issue .

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02-22-2016, 08:46 PM

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I used the spacer kit that takes the place of the crush collar. I set pinion preload to 30 inch/lbs with a dial torque wrench, and measured backlash at .012.

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the pinion preload suppose to be around 12 inch/lbs not 30.

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02-22-2016, 09:05 PM

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Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the pinion preload suppose to be around 12 inch/lbs not 30.

Used bearings should be 6-8 inch/lbs new bearings should be 20-35 inch/lbs

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02-22-2016, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JWC 3

Did you use assembly lube ?
You may luck out short term .
If it got hot enough to sizzle .... Damage done .
I have built Many rear ends over the years ..I think you will have issues .
Best of Luck !

Thanks; and yes I used assembly lube, I have a couple extra carrier bearings I was going to use in my other truck, maybe this week I will put them in just to be on the safe side

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