How do you lock a rear axle shaft?
On axles WITH a locking differential, place the C-lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the ends are flush with the thrust block (2) (Illistation # 8). 17. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear. 18. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case (Illistation # 1). 19.
Where are the spider gears on a limited slip differential?
Observe the spider gears in the upper and lower hemisphere of the center of the differential. The side gears on either side are meshed with the spider gears. The side gears have splines in the center where the axles slide into them, and are held in place by their splines. The clutch packs on both sides are the limited slip side of the differential.
When do axle shafts start snapping in automatic cars?
Typically, automatic cars do not start snapping axle shafts until 550 or more horsepower is produced. Keep in mind that the differential is next as the weak link, and it can fail before the axle shafts. It is good insurance to use a housing brace and rear-cover girdle at these power levels.
Which is better 31 tooth or 28 tooth spline axles?
In fact, the 31-tooth-spline axle shafts provide about a 30-percent increase in strength over the 28-tooth parts. While you are ordering new axles, it is a great time to upgrade from the four-lug hub to the fi ve-lug wheel pattern to add more strength to the axle assembly.
Do you need a lock bolt for a spider gear shaft?
In your situation, if this is not a C-clip axle, you should have a pinion/spider gear shaft “lock pin” and not a lock bolt. You may be able to install a new pin with the differential still in the axle housing. Access may be an issue, but this part is very important.
How do you remove spider gears from rear end?
For the screw, I would drill a hole in the nubbin left in there and use a screw-extractor (Easy Out, or similar). And, for drilling the screw I would drill through the center of the removed piece, then re-install it and use it as a drill-bushing to avoid damaging the threads in the diff carrier.
What happens if the Spider shaft slides out?
On both the C-clip and non-C-clip axles, if the pinions/spider gear shaft slides out, it can destroy parts or even cause axle parts to seize. The rear axle could lock up and cause a severe loss of vehicle control and an accident.
On axles WITH a locking differential, place the C-lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the ends are flush with the thrust block (2) (Illistation # 8). 17. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear. 18. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case (Illistation # 1). 19.
Do you need to remove rear dust shield?
Well a few people have asked about this and I have not gotten around to making this post. This is what I used to replace my rear dust shields. This procedure can be used for that as well as axle replacement, parking brake replacement, or anything in which you have to remove the axle.
How big of a pinion do you need to lock an axle?
• For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 36 N·m (27 lb ft). • For the 9.5 inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Well a few people have asked about this and I have not gotten around to making this post. This is what I used to replace my rear dust shields. This procedure can be used for that as well as axle replacement, parking brake replacement, or anything in which you have to remove the axle.
• For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 36 N·m (27 lb ft). • For the 9.5 inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).