Hubbarocks
Well-Known Member
I did some searching around within the forum but didnt really see the answer i was looking for. thought i'd ask quick as i think i'm just over thinking the situation.
I'm replacing my drive shaft from 3 " to 3.5" Aluminum with larger U joints and of course comes in a replacing the differential's yoke. If im reading thur the service manual correctly, it indicates i'd need to readjust the preload if i'm removing the yoke, but i dont think it's completely necessary ?? i've pulled the yoke plenty times before on this car and others to replace the seal.
i've normally marked the nut & pinion and then simply lined up the marks when reinstalling the yoke. (FSM does mention this as well) never re-set the preload & Never ran into any issues before.
is this acceptable? any tips would be appreciated.
1969 charger
8 3/4" (489 case) rear end
thanks in advance
-Hubba
I'm replacing my drive shaft from 3 " to 3.5" Aluminum with larger U joints and of course comes in a replacing the differential's yoke. If im reading thur the service manual correctly, it indicates i'd need to readjust the preload if i'm removing the yoke, but i dont think it's completely necessary ?? i've pulled the yoke plenty times before on this car and others to replace the seal.
i've normally marked the nut & pinion and then simply lined up the marks when reinstalling the yoke. (FSM does mention this as well) never re-set the preload & Never ran into any issues before.
is this acceptable? any tips would be appreciated.
1969 charger
8 3/4" (489 case) rear end
thanks in advance
-Hubba