Axle definitions.
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Laughing Gas
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Axle definitions.
Been discussing this at work. What are the definitions of the different rear axles?
Solid, floating etc. For instance I know my Explorer's are held in with clips inside the dif housing and while the F350's engage the same type of splines they are bolted on the outside making them different axle designs.
Reg
Solid, floating etc. For instance I know my Explorer's are held in with clips inside the dif housing and while the F350's engage the same type of splines they are bolted on the outside making them different axle designs.
Reg
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A solid axle is any axle that has a rigid housing. Not independant suspension. A full floating axle puts all the vehicles weight load on the spindle, not the axle. On a full floater, you can remove an axle without removing the tire. You can spot these by the large hub sticking out. A semi floating axle ( ford 9 inch, 8.8 inch ) has the weight of the vehicle supported by the axle, because the wheel bearing is on the axle itself and not a spindle.
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Laughing Gas
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When you say a semi has the wheel bearing on the axle do you mean it touches the axle? My Explorer has the bearings pressed into the end of the axle housing and supports the outer end of the axle. The axle inner fits into splines and is locked in place by a "C" clip. Differential fluid from the housing lubricates all.
My understanding is the F350 axles can be removed without removing the differential cover.
I thought the spindle was the axle on some vehicles. True?
I just am getting a better understanding of axle types. Very soon I am going to be replacing rotors and pads on the pickup. Supposedly the rears can be a bear.
My understanding is the F350 axles can be removed without removing the differential cover.
I thought the spindle was the axle on some vehicles. True?
I just am getting a better understanding of axle types. Very soon I am going to be replacing rotors and pads on the pickup. Supposedly the rears can be a bear.
Last edited by afinepoint; Sep 26, 2006 at 09:07 AM.
