Yoke Slop?
Yoke Slop?
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So when you get ahold of the yoke you can move it from side to side, not a tuning
type movement would mean the pinion bearings are loose. If it just turns a bit it is lash
in the ring and pinion along with the lash in the differential gears as well as
any play in differential side gears to axle splines. I would not worry about
it if you cannot rotate the yoke more than around 22 to 30 degs.
The sideways or up and down movement/ bearing problem would need to be looked into. Pinion seal will begin to leak, and noise will develop. Hope this helps.
type movement would mean the pinion bearings are loose. If it just turns a bit it is lash
in the ring and pinion along with the lash in the differential gears as well as
any play in differential side gears to axle splines. I would not worry about
it if you cannot rotate the yoke more than around 22 to 30 degs.
The sideways or up and down movement/ bearing problem would need to be looked into. Pinion seal will begin to leak, and noise will develop. Hope this helps.
