Differential preloading
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:57 am
Can someone confirm if I have this sequence correct for diff bearing preload?
After replacing bearings on diff place plastigage or solder in box casing
Install spacer and inner race
Install diff and clutch housing with outer race
Install case bolts (original) and torque to spec
Separate case again and remove diff
Remove inner race and spacer
Check width of plastigage or thickness of solder
If out of spec replace spacer
Reassemble box
After replacing bearings on diff place plastigage or solder in box casing
Install spacer and inner race
Install diff and clutch housing with outer race
Install case bolts (original) and torque to spec
Separate case again and remove diff
Remove inner race and spacer
Check width of plastigage or thickness of solder
If out of spec replace spacer
Reassemble box