How much play should a wheel bearing have?
How much play should a wheel bearing have?
One way to check wheel-bearing play is to raise the wheels off the ground and rock the tires in and out while watching for any looseness. As a rule, there should be no play on most FWD cars, but up to . 010 inch of play in the front bearings may be acceptable on RWD cars and trucks with adjustable bearings.
Can you put an axle in front diff?
Far too much was actually from the front diff output shaft Imo, but after sticking my new OEM axle in the diff the overall play was reduced by at least 50% so I felt a lot better about the majority of the wear being on my axle splines, not the diff.
What does it mean when your differential is making a noise?
While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation. Sometimes, the noise is not differential-related, but is caused by other driveline or axle components.
Is there play in the front axle shaft?
Well, the seal is leaking. There also hasn’t been this much play in the shaft since I’ve had the truck. The passenger side has no play at all. I know a lot of people say the same thing you said about being surprised at how much play they allow… but I know the difference between “play” and the whole shaft moving up, down, and side to side.
How are rear wheel bearings supposed to work?
Axle Repair Bearing Guide. Certain rear wheel bearings use the axle as an inner race; that is the bearing rollers ride directly on the axle shaft itself. At times, worn or pitted rollers, chipped or damaged bearings can wear a groove into the axle shaft.
Far too much was actually from the front diff output shaft Imo, but after sticking my new OEM axle in the diff the overall play was reduced by at least 50% so I felt a lot better about the majority of the wear being on my axle splines, not the diff.
While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation. Sometimes, the noise is not differential-related, but is caused by other driveline or axle components.
Well, the seal is leaking. There also hasn’t been this much play in the shaft since I’ve had the truck. The passenger side has no play at all. I know a lot of people say the same thing you said about being surprised at how much play they allow… but I know the difference between “play” and the whole shaft moving up, down, and side to side.
Why is carrier bearing preload important in differentials?
Carrier bearing preload is not specifically measured, but a good tight fit is important in all differential designs. Inadequate carrier bearing preload allows the carrier to move when under load and this can cause the backlash to open up.
