How do you tighten differential?

1. How tight should rear differential be?
2. How tight should a pinion nut be?
3. How do you fix a loose pinion bearing preload?
4. What does a loose pinion nut sound like?
5. How tight should axle nuts be on a bike?
6. How tight should differential cover bolts be?
7. How tight should axle bolts be?
8. How much does it cost to fix a differential?
9. Can you drive with a noisy differential?
10. Why is my pinion loose?

How tight should rear differential be?

Tighten it in very small increments (e.g. 1/8-1/4 turn) at a time until it no longer slips.

How tight should a pinion nut be?

The pinion flange is held with a fixture or tool, and the pinion nut is tightened until there is no bearing play. Then it is carefully tightened in steps , little by little ,until the torque that is required to rotate the pinion is correct. Not enough bearing preload, and gear contact patterns will be affected.

How do you fix a loose pinion bearing preload?

Use an inch-pound torque wrench to check the preload. If the preload is too loose then remove shims so that the bearings will be tighter against the races and increase the preload. If the preload is too tight then remove the pinion gear and add shims so that the bearings will not be as tight against the races.

What does a loose pinion nut sound like?

Whirring Noise: One of the pronounced bad pinion-bearing symptoms is its whirring noise during acceleration or deceleration at various speeds. Worn out pinion bearings create more whirring noise rather than rumbling because it rotates several times faster than the carrier assembly of the vehicle.

How tight should axle nuts be on a bike?

You want your rear axle very tight. 150 in/lb is about standard. If it is not tight it will allow the rear wheel to move around and it ties your rear triangle together. Basically the whole back of the bike will feel sloppy.

How tight should differential cover bolts be?

Torque specifications vary depending on the material and grade of fastener, and the material of the diff cover itself. Follow the instructions that came with your cover, they will usually fall between 20-30 ft/lbs. ARB for example, recommends right around 25 ft/lbs for most applications.

How tight should axle bolts be?

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn.

How much does it cost to fix a differential?

Most differential repairs will cost between $200 and $400 to repair. Of course, this depends on the severity of the defect and what parts need to be replaced. For a rebuilt differential, you might need to spend between $400 and $1,000. On the other hand, replacing a differential costs $1,000 to $2,000 on average.

Can you drive with a noisy differential?

You can still drive your vehicle with a bad rear differential, but it can cause severe damages. The problem may increase to the point of stopping you in the middle of nowhere. And, if you are asking about driving with a total broken differential, no, don't do it unless you want to damage the entire drivetrain system.

Why is my pinion loose?

If your pinion nut is loose it's most likely as Marco said, your crush sleeve crushed a little bit more. If you hit your flange on a rock just right that can do it or if you get a little bound up and really put the torque to it that can do it too.