Do you have to break-in a new rear differential?
Do you have to break-in a new rear differential?
All new gear sets require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. Any overloading or over-heating will cause the gear oil to break down and cause undue stress to the ring & pinion gears.
How long does it take to break-in a rear end?
At Currie, we recommend the initial break-in to start by driving normally for 15-20 minutes (no bun outs, hard starts, or highway driving), then letting the vehicle rest for 30-minutes, never going over 50 miles without letting it cool. Towing and high speeds should also be avoided until after break-in (300-500 miles).
How long does it take for a differential to cool down?
20 to 25 minutes
On initial run, drive lightly for 15 to 20 minutes then stop to allow differential to cool completely for 20 to 25 minutes. Avoid towing and heavy acceleration, as well as vary speeds every 5 to 10 minutes while driving on highways.
How to install a new ring and pinion?
1. Clean the new ring and pinion gear set to remove any protective coating and /or packing material. 2. After cleaning, dry all parts with an air supply , making sure to not spin the bearings with compressed air (USE EYE PROTECTION). 3. Inspect the tooth areas of both gears for any small chips that may have occurred during shipping.
How is the pinion depth of a ring adjustable?
Pinion depth is adjustable by adding or subtracting shim thickness. Stay +/-.002 of the pinion dimension, (see Figure ‘A’ and ‘B’). 11. Once pinion depth is achieved using a new crush collar or preload shim pack set pinion bearing preload to 15 inch-pounds rotating torque with used bearings, and 25 inch pounds with new bearings.
Where can I find differential ring and pinion?
You can also find links to our differential ring and pinion by application data that provide a detailed list of differential components for the most popular differentials, the links are listed below the instruction set. Be sure to ask about our speciality fluids for your differential, we also offer pois fluid.
How do you check the pinion gear ratio?
1. Remove the old gear set and thoroughly clean both the ring gear carrier and rear end housing with solvent. After cleaning, air dry all parts and inspect all components for damage. 2. Verify you have purchased the correct gear ratio. This can be checked by dividing ring gear tooth count by the pinion tooth count.
Who makes the best ring and pinion sets?
Richmond is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, hi-performance ring and pinion sets. For over 80 years, the Double Diamond has signified the highest quality gears in the racing industry!
What is the difference between a pinion and a gear?
As nouns the difference between gear and pinion is that gear is (uncountable) equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor while pinion is a wing or pinion can be the smallest gear in a gear drive train.
What does pinion and ring gear mean?
Ring and pinion gears are used to spin wheels and axles forwards and backwards , with their most common usage in motor vehicles to improve drive-train performance and provide extra power to the wheels.
What is a ring and pinion?
A ring and pinion gear set is a type of hypoid gear that enables the transmission of power from the engine to the wheels of the motor vehicle.
