Differential Output Flange Play

Mr Brown · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject: Differential Output Flange Play

I just put in my gearbox after having the reverse gear repaired and noticed that the left drive flange seems pretty loose, it chucks up and down. Shocked

Is this normal? From what I can see in the Bentley, there are tapered roller bearings on either end of the diff so I don't think there should be any movement there. The right side has no noticeable play at all.

efi67vw · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject:

is the circlip still in place?

Mr Brown · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

Not sure about the circlip as I didn't put it together. There is no noticeable endplay from flange to flange so I think the diff bearings are OK. It seems the looseness could be between the flange and diff splines. I thought these flanges were a pretty tight fit, maybe these are worn for some reason. I will mention it to the rebuilder this week.

jakebayless · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:15 am Post subject:

I may be preaching to the choir, but I would certainly hold off on all the labor of putting it back in until you get that resolved.

~jake


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