When do you replace a pinion bearing cup?
When do you replace a pinion bearing cup?
If a 0.038 mm (0.0015-inch) feeler gauge can be inserted between pinion bearing cup and the bottom of its bore at any point around the pinion bearing cup, the pinion bearing cup is not properly seated. Whenever pinion bearing cups are replaced, differential pinion bearings should also be replaced.
How to check Excessive runout on a ring and pinion?
Differential Case Runout Check: To determine excessive runout, proceed as follows: STEP 1: With pinion removed, place differential case (ring gear removed) with differential bearings and differential bearing cups in rear axle housing. STEP 2: Install a 6.75 mm (0.265-inch) differential bearing shim on LH side of subassembly.
What do you need to know about pinion Shim selection?
Replacement bearing assembly must be same as the bearing assembly that was removed to allow use of spacer. Pinion Shim Selection Overview Ford Racing and Ford OEM gears do not use the same pinion depth method of setup as aftermarket gears. Shimming is done to compensate for differences in the machining of the axle housing.
Which is the correct drive pinion bearing adjustment Shim?
The correct drive pinion bearing adjustment shim size will locate pinion for proper tooth contact with ring gear. Selecting correct drive pinion bearing adjustment shim when installing a new differential ring gear and pinion can be done by using Pinion Depth Gauge Set 205-S127 (T79P-4020-A) as described.
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Where is the pinion on a Ford evolution?
The pinion is offset a whopping 2-3/16″ to the right of center, compared with 3/4″ for the Dana 35. This additional 1-7/16″ of offset on a 17″ driveshaft makes a horizontal angle of 4.8 degrees at the pinion U-joint.
What do you use to measure pinion bearing depth?
Tap the inner pinion bearing cup into the housing. This Ford tool is used to measure pinion bearing depth. Install the pinion bearing and end caps to test fit the clearances.
