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Re: Diff Service DIY?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:37 pm
by philthehill
If you want to fit a new front diff pinion bearing you will have to re-set the diff pinion preload - otherwise the diff may whine loudly as the pinion and crown will in all probability be thrown out of mesh.
Fitting a new pinion bearing is not as easy as fitting a new front wheel bearing.
Personally I would just stick to fitting a new pinion seal and be done with it.
Any more and fitting a good S/H diff is the better option.
Phil
Re: Diff Service DIY?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:06 pm
by Declan_Burns
I agree with Phil. If that doesn't solve the leak source a S/H diff. The seal replacement will not stop the whine.
It's very difficult to remove the pinion head bearing and you need special tools like this to remove it:[frame]
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And a
little press like this to get a new bearing back on-(photo shows carrier bearing)[frame]
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Regards
Declan
Re: Diff Service DIY?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:44 pm
by Monty-4
Cripes! I'll do the seal and stick some ear-plugs in then!
Re: Diff Service DIY?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:09 pm
by faversham999
I just turn my hearing aids off much better
Re: Diff Service DIY?
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:45 am
by Monty-4
Did the oil seal and bolted it back up, but b+&*#r me it was on tight.
I can no longer hear the diff over the engine 99% of the time. Great success!
Re: Diff Service DIY?
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:23 pm
by Declan_Burns
Well done!
Regards
Declan