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A related Loading Rear Axle Bearing question

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Rich (VA)

04-21-2003 10:42:20




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This question is related to the one posted by "Matt from MN" on 05:28:30 04/18/03 (Loading Rear Axle Bearing): I just replaced the left rear Hub (worn spline) and now when I turn one wheel, the other doesn't turn at all. Should I be concerned? How critical is it to get the shims just right? The left side has 3 shims - will have to open up the right to see what it has. The wheels rotated opposite of each other before I started, but had a terrible oil leak on the left - the hub was worn and was too far on the axle. Guess I can take out the 3 shims to see what happens, but is it worth the effort - will I damage anything leaving as is? Thanks!

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Mountainman

04-21-2003 11:34:24




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 Re: A related Loading Rear Axle Bearing question in reply to Rich (VA), 04-21-2003 10:42:20  
You say, "now when I turn one wheel, the other doesn't turn at all."

Do you have the transmission in neutral?

If the trans is in gear, I'd say you definitely have a problem that needs to be looked at.

hth

Mountainman...CA



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Rich (VA)

04-21-2003 12:47:53




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 Re: Re: A related Loading Rear Axle Bearing question in reply to Mountainman, 04-21-2003 11:34:24  
I did this test while in Neutral - I could swear I was in Nuetral when I tested it before I started working on it. I suppose you're trying to tell me this rookie goofed, and I'm supposed to have the transmission engaged before I conduct the test?



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souNdguy

04-21-2003 13:18:35




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 Re: Re: Re: A related Loading Rear Axle Bearing question in reply to Rich (VA), 04-21-2003 12:47:53  
Yeah... with the tranny in gear and the engine off, the drive shaft is more or less a 'fixed' point that the other gears rotate around. that is why one wheel spins one way, and the other the other way.. The whole differential / planetary gear thing looks complicated on paper till you see it in person, then it makes sense how you can go around a corner and not eat tires...

With your tranny in neutral, one wheel spins, and the next point of least resistance is the drive shaft.. not the other axle.

Soundguy

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Dell (WA)

04-21-2003 11:30:43




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 Re: A related Loading Rear Axle Bearing question in reply to Rich (VA), 04-21-2003 10:42:20  
Rich..... ....what did you do that you're not telling us? Tighten up your brakes too tight? Let one tire on the ground? (both should be innna the aire) By the laws of differential design, opposite axle gotta rotate the opposite direction..... ..unless..... stopped by an external force.

And yes, rear axle bearing adjustment is critical or else they wouldn't tell you to do it. Remember, too loose is better than too tight, but just right is bestest of all..... ....Dell

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