Differential this rebuild was performed on a 2006 f150 crew cab 4. However, too much ring and pinion backlash can cause gear noise whirring, roaring, or clunking. So if we assume that the gearbox,transfer casecenter diff is where most of the movement is than the lest movement is in the diffs and drive than. The arb book advised to take shims from one side of the diff and stick on the other side to move the diff away from the pinon, which ive done. Differential setup tool kit this tool kit includes some of our most popular differential setup tools at a greatly reduced price. Diy ford ford axle ring and pinion assembly how to guide. Sunluway 6602 differential bearing preload wrench for chryslerdodge vehicles with 714, 814, 834, and 9 14 rear axles, replacement for miller c4164. The ultra 9 in fabricated rear is available in a variety of configurations including the bare center, tubes, housing ends, and mounts. These instructions are intended to guide you through the set up process of a 9 ford. The most important differential measurements and adjustments fig.
Check the backlash by mounting a dial indicator to the housing with the plunger set perpendicular to the ring gear teeth. Diff backlash dave was the best and i had the opportunity to communicate with him directly as we both had nical hardtops for our 100s. Change thrust washer thickness to obtain correct backlash. Ensure that you have everything you need before working.
So far so good, followed the lr service book on pinion height, rotation torque for pinon, and arb install book on the the spacers for the diff. If the backlash is too loose, the gears are clunky and noisy. The sweet spot for gm 10 and 12bolt backlash is between. Feb 18, 2017 7 the 9 inch fords adjuster nuts make setting ringgear backlash easy. Jun 06, 2016 strange engineering, the leader in driveline and suspension for over 50 years, is proud to introduce the new ultra 9 in fab rear housing to its line of rear end components. When setting up measuring and adjusting a differential. Final backlash and carrier bearing preload adjustments. Gm 12bolt units are all fivecut, but both styles are available for 8. So setting the back lash should result in the correct bearing preload. Once backlash and carrier bearing preload is set, then you will want to do a pattern check to see where the tooth contact is, desired is in the middle and lower on the tooth.
New fabricated 9 inch housing from strange fab 9 rear end. Basic id ford 9 inch, rear, 8 inch rear end,carrier, center section, traction lok, episode 283 autor duration. For quick backlash checks, the dial indicator at right with magnetic stand is the professional tool of choice. All ford 9 inch gears original equipment and aftermarket and 8. They were assigned an independent book, and i chose this one for one particular reader. While its bigger brother is found under fullsize ford trucks, the 9. There are two reasons that the 9 inch gears are never face hobbed.
It can be defined as the maximum distance or angle through which any part of a mechanical system may be moved in one direction without applying appreciable force or motion to the next part in mechanical sequence. Backlash and millions of other books are available for instant access. Clip taken from badshoes how to rebuild the ford 9 rear end dvd. Now the diff is just the standard open center for the e series.
Altra 9 9 inch diff parts currie enterprises 9 diff housings. Tighten one bolt 16 on caps 1 and 14 to a torque of 70 n m 50 lb ft. Of course, one telltale sign that you have a 9 inch axle is that the bottom thirdmember nuts cannot be accessed with a socket. Ring gear tooth profile there are two types of gears. These tools make differential work much easier and makes your setup more precise, ensuring a smooth, quiet, and cool running gear set. The diff comes with a small bearing housing, axles, and disc brakes out of xb. Ring and pinion gear set up specs torque and backlash. Jan 11, 2015 to a portion, it is trial and error, but typically, lets say you have 0. Use axle shaft inserted into one end of differential to aid in removing ring gear bolts. Differential measurements and adjustments several measurements and adjustments are made when assembling a differential. Paint a contact solution or prussion blue on the face of the teeth, apply resistance on the ring gear and rotate the pinion gear until you have completed one full.
Specialty tools for differential work randys worldwide. This partsbookstyle exploded view of a ford 9inch third member. See my other cartech book, highperformance differentials, axles and drivelines, for more details on both types. Strange engineering, the leader in driveline and suspension for over 50 years, is proud to introduce the new ultra 9 in fab rear housing to its line of rear end components. Absolutely no returns on special order or close out merchandise. Sep 18, 2014 the pinion was bolted into the housing without any shims and a dialindicator was set up to set the backlash. The ringandpinion gear determines the gear ratio of the rear axle assembly, and therefore the gear ratio directly impacts vehicle acceleration and fuel economy.
Of course, one telltale sign that you have a 9inch axle is that the bottom thirdmember nuts cannot be accessed with a socket. How to rebuild gears in chevy and gm differentials. Spring loaded to adjust to the size you need, works great for all arb adjuster rings, as well as all 9 inch adjuster rings, and. To measure ring and pinion backlash, position a dial indicator stem on one of the ring gear teeth. Be sure to follow the correct backlash spec for the type of gears you have. Filthy motorsports carries a wide range of parts, gears, and upgrades for the gm 9. This is a instructional video on how to rebuild a ford 8 inch rear end in a garage with limited tools. If ring pinion and differential are to be reused, mark ring gear so it can be replaced in the exact spot it was. Ensure pinion yoke remains seated while checking backlash. For these you have to use an openstyle wrench and your judgment on the correct feel of the final torque. Ring gear tooth profile there are two types of gears which. Feb 11, 2016 tips and tricks on how to install a ford 9 inch center chunk carrier episode 247 autorestomod duration.
Rebuild a ford 89 inch rear end in a garage youtube. I was a little nervous getting this book, but i have a reluctant reader 8th grade who loves drama. To a portion, it is trial and error, but typically, lets say you have 0. Oct 23, 2006 clip taken from badshoes how to rebuild the ford 9 rear end dvd. Been researching on how to set preload of the side carrier bearings and set backlash. Dec 15, 2018 for quick backlash checks, the dial indicator at right with magnetic stand is the professional tool of choice. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Backlash is the amount of space between the ring and the pinion, and is adjusted by moving the ring gear towards less backlash or away more backlash from the pinion. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Use the appropriate dye or marking compound to complete. If the backlash is too tight, the gears generate a lot of heat and burn up. Each reardifferential type as in 12bolt, 10bolt dana 60 etc has its own specs, these are usually included in the gearset instructions.
Autorestomod manic mechanic gasoline media 63,144 views 23. To install your ring and pinion gears andor differential correctly, it is critical to torque your bolts and set your preload and backlash correctly. Hold the pinion yoke and rotate the ring gear back and forth. How to install a chevy and gm axle assembly and differential. If backlash is less than specification, use thinner thrust washer. How do you set up the back lash between pinion and. For info on where to buy the complete three hour repair dvd or digital download on the 9 or any of the other ed video. Traction controls package contains two videos splitting the difference t87127v and drivercontrolled full locking main differential t9007v. In mechanical engineering, backlash, sometimes called lash or play, is a clearance or lost motion in a mechanism caused by gaps between the parts. Good bookthe part numbers and listings are worth the price. Verify whether all new parts match the application and parts invoice.
How to set up ring and pinion rear gear set swap ford 9. The following table contains the proper specifications for all popular axles. This tech tip is from the full book, ford differentials. If differential is to be replacedrebuilt or new gearset is to be installed, remove ring gear bolts, tap ring gear off with plastic hammer. Moroso brand 9 inch diff girdle suits 50 unis new was bought for. Find richmond gear ring and pinion gears with ford 9 in.
For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you. Backlash between the ring and pinion gear is set after the pinion gear is installed and adjusted. Without backlash, the ring and pinion teeth can jam into each other and fail in a very short period of time. Tips and tricks on how to install a ford 9 inch center chunk carrier episode 247 autorestomod duration. My eb has a shirtload of backlash in the diff and at slow speeds this is a bit annoying as you can feel it take up and somewhat bunnyhop. The pinion was bolted into the housing without any shims and a dialindicator was set up to set the backlash. Pick up tumbi umbi central coast can post at buyers expense. Some books give exact specifications of how much preload to add to the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I teach 712 ela in a small school and am struggling to get my 8thgrade class interested in reading.
Pinion depth how close the pinion is to the ring gear, backlash how. If you have new axle shafts, the studs are not typically installed. A thriller 19 the scot harvath series hardcover june 25, 2019. Singlereduction differential carriers parts manuals. And installation instructions west coast differentials. Differential specialty tools having the right tool for the job can save both time and money when working on differentials. Side bearing preload is adjusted while performing the backlash check. Randys carries a full line of differential specialty tools such as bearing pullers, housing spreaders, setup bearings, shim drivers and more.
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