<VV> Pinion preload

[BobHelt@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/15/04 10:27:06 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
dsjkling@sbcglobal.net writes:

> Maybe I'm missing something but don't you think that the
> Pinion preload as designated in the shop manual is  including the drag of
> the carrier bearings that were already preloaded and the drag from the gears
> themselves?

Dan,
I suggest that you read the preload procedure in the SM. There you will see a 
separate preload specified for just the pinion shaft without the drag of the 
side bearings. This is what you want to set.  The measurement of that preload 
though is with, and including, the load of the side bearings. It would seem 
more accurate to measure the pinion preload separately, and without the load of 
the side bearings.

Of course you should use whatever works for you. This is just a theoretical 
discussion, unless you can use the (2 or 3) adjustment notches instead of an 
inch-lb  beam torque wrench and special adapter (which of course everybody has). 
Then it becomes a tech tip.
Regards,
Bob Helt