leaking rear end
Lead Driver
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I do not gauge the torque of the nut, as with any differential with a crush collar. I check for the preload or "drag" felt when turning the yoke. I move it just enough to feel the backlash and not turn the ring gear. You can read the preload on the bearings with an inch-pound torque wrench while turning the pinion and adjusting it to specs for new or used bearings. I do use a torque wrench. I have used the "feel method " for 28 yrs in the auto, offroad, and OTR truck mechanic field.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Caro, MI
I do not gauge the torque of the nut, as with any differential with a crush collar. I check for the preload or "drag" felt when turning the yoke. I move it just enough to feel the backlash and not turn the ring gear. You can read the preload on the bearings with an inch-pound torque wrench while turning the pinion and adjusting it to specs for new or used bearings. I do use a torque wrench. I have used the "feel method " for 28 yrs in the auto, offroad, and OTR truck mechanic field.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
Wish I could lend you mine LOL, but I'm alittle too far away. Good luck in getting that leak fixed. Don't let it go.
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