Had to pull the axle shaft to replace an outer shaft seal. How do I determine if the pinion shaft is worn. There are a few scuffs on it but I'm no expert and I saw nothing in the factory manual on wear of this piece.
How do I determine Pinion shaft wear.
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bjowett
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Do you mean the pinion shaft inside of the differential?? Or the pinion gear, as in ring and pinion?
BTW welcome.
BTW welcome.
You should be able to tell by the noises a badly worn pinion will make.
Whirring, groaning, etc coupled with jumpiness and general bad behavior can all e caused by this.
I would also HIGHLY, and I mean HIGHLY! suggest you drop your rear driveshaft to ensure you have a nice, tight pinion nut that is properly struck.
If that nut ever comes loose...KABOOM, big time.
Whirring, groaning, etc coupled with jumpiness and general bad behavior can all e caused by this.
I would also HIGHLY, and I mean HIGHLY! suggest you drop your rear driveshaft to ensure you have a nice, tight pinion nut that is properly struck.
If that nut ever comes loose...KABOOM, big time.
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The shaft in the center of the diff. I had to pull it to yank the axle to replace an outer seal. This is some minor scrubbing on it. SOR had it for $13 so I ordered it anyways.
