After tightening the front differential nut I got a little wiggle in flange that connects to the driveshaft. I assume this is not ideal. Can I run it a bit or not? What part(s) most likely need replacing? How much torque for the nut?
Front Diff Flange wiggle
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wiggle as in rotation? or wiggle as in "in and out" of the diff?
i think a little rotation back and forth is okay.. or at least i hope it is because both of my pinion flanges rotate like 5-10* but there should be absolutely no movement in or out
i think a little rotation back and forth is okay.. or at least i hope it is because both of my pinion flanges rotate like 5-10* but there should be absolutely no movement in or out
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The wiggle is up-and-down/side-to-side. I thought perhaps tightening the nut would help but that did not do it.
That preloads your bearings on the input shaft .Definatly not good,did you put the washer back on?
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Sounds like I need to take it apart and see what's going on in there. Thanks.
I just went through the same thing, you have a rebuld heading your way.
