quick gear install question need opinions
07-11-2006, 06:38 PM
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quick gear install question need opinions I was installing the gears in my car this weekend and ran into a problem. I went about a half a turn too far when installing the pinion and crushing the crush sleeve. We backed it up a half a turn and put it at 15 in lbs. Do yall think this will cause a problem with the gears or not. 
07-12-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 01ghostwhitez
I was installing the gears in my car this weekend and ran into a problem. I went about a half a turn too far when installing the pinion and crushing the crush sleeve. We backed it up a half a turn and put it at 15 in lbs. Do yall think this will cause a problem with the gears or not.
Don't worry, it happens. I did the same thing myself on my type-O Olds rear end.
07-12-2006, 10:22 PM
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Are you re-using the (old) bearings from before the gear install or are they new with the gear install ??
Because........ 15 (rolling) inch pounds of pre-load isnt enough, if they are new bearings. A half turn might just be ok....
Because........ 15 (rolling) inch pounds of pre-load isnt enough, if they are new bearings. A half turn might just be ok....
07-13-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chicane
Are you re-using the (old) bearings from before the gear install or are they new with the gear install ??
Because........ 15 (rolling) inch pounds of pre-load isnt enough, if they are new bearings. A half turn might just be ok....
Because........ 15 (rolling) inch pounds of pre-load isnt enough, if they are new bearings. A half turn might just be ok....
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag
GET ANOTHER CRUSH SLEEVE AND TRY AGAIN! Once you go too far and then loosen the pinion nut, the crush sleeve cannot provide adequate clamping force on the pinion bearing races to keep it from loosening up and screwing up the bearings, and possibly the housing / pinion. It's MUCH easier to install a new crush sleeve NOW rather than find out the hard way. NEVER "reuse" a crush sleeve.
Don't worry, it happens. I did the same thing myself on my type-O Olds rear end.
Don't worry, it happens. I did the same thing myself on my type-O Olds rear end.
07-14-2006, 09:07 PM
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They are the old bearings i got a new crush sleeve and pinion seal and will be installing it tomorrow. I also purchased a series 3 auburn carrier to get rid of the stock 2 series and will hopefully be putting the car back together tomorrow.