How do I set backlash on a R&P?
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How do I set backlash on a R&P?
I dont know if this fits in the Fab section...
Anyways I just bought a used 3rd with 4.88 gears. I noticed that after I installed it my truck will clunk every once in a while when shifting or if a tap the gas a few times. Ive done some searching and come to the conclution that my backlash is a bit too lose. From what I have read so far it doesnt seem to hard to do. I have all the neccesary tools to do it, I just need to find a write up of some sort so I will be 100% sure on what I am doing. If anyone has any tips or links it would greatly be appriciated. Also if I drive the truck when its like this can I cause any serious damage to my ring and pinion?
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Anyways I just bought a used 3rd with 4.88 gears. I noticed that after I installed it my truck will clunk every once in a while when shifting or if a tap the gas a few times. Ive done some searching and come to the conclution that my backlash is a bit too lose. From what I have read so far it doesnt seem to hard to do. I have all the neccesary tools to do it, I just need to find a write up of some sort so I will be 100% sure on what I am doing. If anyone has any tips or links it would greatly be appriciated. Also if I drive the truck when its like this can I cause any serious damage to my ring and pinion?
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From what I have hear having a lash that is too tight is what damages the gear in most cases. Too much heat/friction is generated from this.
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
if the gearlash is not set properly, it can easily damage the gears... the most common is damage is shearing off of teeth
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From what I have hear having a lash that is too tight is what damages the gear in most cases. Too much heat/friction is generated from this.
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how many miles are on these gears?, setting backlash is very easy, all you need is a dial indicator, and a spanner wrench helps also, are they quiet or noisy (other than the clank)
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Originally Posted by Yamaha+Toyota=Fun
I dont know if this fits in the Fab section...
Is there a locker of any type in this diff by chance? After you installed the diff and before you crawled out from under there did you happen to take the time to regrease the driveline including the slip joint? Was the pinion flange tight? Did you tighten all the driveshaft bolts?
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Everything is tight on the drive shaft, yokes, pinion flange, etc.... im pretty sure its the backlash. Everything was regreased a day after.
The gears a quite, they do not make any noise except for clank. I dont know how many miles are on the gears, but when it was out they looked like they were in pretty good shape(no chip, pitting, pealing, etc).
What I need is just a write up on exactly how to do it. I have all the tools, I have an idea what im doing, I just dont know the exact procedure, and on something like this it kinda neccesary to do it right the first time. Would it be in the FSM?
*edit* no locker in the 3rd
The gears a quite, they do not make any noise except for clank. I dont know how many miles are on the gears, but when it was out they looked like they were in pretty good shape(no chip, pitting, pealing, etc).
What I need is just a write up on exactly how to do it. I have all the tools, I have an idea what im doing, I just dont know the exact procedure, and on something like this it kinda neccesary to do it right the first time. Would it be in the FSM?
*edit* no locker in the 3rd
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Here's one link: http://zukaz.tripod.com/gearpatterns1.htm
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I like this one too: http://www.precisiongear.com/pgtechpatterns.htm
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This one may help too: http://www.usgear.com/ring__pinion_installation.htm
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will i need to check to contact pattern after adjusting the backlash?
Thanks for all the links mt goat!!
Thanks for all the links mt goat!!
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I still cant figure out exactly what I'm suppost to do. Everything I read just sayes something like "now adjust the backlash by turning...." etc. I just dont understand where I take the adjustment from, am I suppost to hold the pinion flange and turn the ring gear? Maybe I should just have someone else do this for me....
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Originally Posted by Yamaha+Toyota=Fun
I still cant figure out exactly what I'm suppost to do. Everything I read just sayes something like "now adjust the backlash by turning...." etc. I just dont understand where I take the adjustment from, am I suppost to hold the pinion flange and turn the ring gear? Maybe I should just have someone else do this for me....
ps--I doubt the BL is the reason for the clunk....it would take some serious BL to be noticable.
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Yeah i got a dial indicator. Im pretty sure its backlash, I can rotate the pinion flange on the 3rd a pretty good amount while holding the ring gear. What else would it be besides the BL?
Thanks,
Austin
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Austin
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Originally Posted by Yamaha+Toyota=Fun
I still cant figure out exactly what I'm suppost to do. Everything I read just sayes something like "now adjust the backlash by turning...." etc. I just dont understand where I take the adjustment from, am I suppost to hold the pinion flange and turn the ring gear? Maybe I should just have someone else do this for me....
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Originally Posted by Yamaha+Toyota=Fun
Yeah i got a dial indicator. Im pretty sure its backlash, I can rotate the pinion flange on the 3rd a pretty good amount while holding the ring gear. What else would it be besides the BL?
Thanks,
Austin
Thanks,
Austin
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lol... no blocks. I just installed some add a leafs and I think that solved the problem. I havent heard the clunk since then.