Rear Axle Preload/Pinion Yoke Question
#11
06-01-2018, 11:46 AM
When I installed the G80 I had to replace the ring & pinion gear due to carrier breaks. My crush sleeve had split and the pinion bearings were worn. I installed new crush sleeve, new pinion bearings, new carrier bearings and new axle bearings. The only way I was able to wrench the crush bearing was to use my impact gun a little at a time and check the rotational torque after each little hit with the impact gun. I was able to get the torque value right at 26 inch pounds. (I did set pinion depth, backlash and checked gear tooth pattern)
Last edited by LesMyer; 06-01-2018 at 11:56 AM.
#12
06-01-2018, 02:42 PM
Nice photos!
As I understand the Gov-Lock rears - they do nothing unless one axle spins enough faster than the other axle that a centrifugal weight throws out a cog and the two axles lock together. No prevention of wheel slip, just sudden locking of the axles after excessive wheel slip has already occurred. This is why they are lovingly called Gov-bombs. Do this when you make some real power and they explode! Not good rear ends for people who like to spin their tires to impress their friends.
As I understand the Gov-Lock rears - they do nothing unless one axle spins enough faster than the other axle that a centrifugal weight throws out a cog and the two axles lock together. No prevention of wheel slip, just sudden locking of the axles after excessive wheel slip has already occurred. This is why they are lovingly called Gov-bombs. Do this when you make some real power and they explode! Not good rear ends for people who like to spin their tires to impress their friends.
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