MR. XJ
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small question, if i remove the ring out of my carrier too install a aussie locker can i reuse the same bolts? and if can what is the amount of lb i can use.
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96XJay said:Sometimes, depending on gear ratio (thickness of ring gear) it is necessary to pull the ring gear to get the cross shaft out. I ran into this on a 3.55 on a D44.
goodburbon said:so how in the hell would you put the c-clips back in if it were a 35 or 8.8. Also would you re-set the backlash like a good little jeeper?
Not true. A little grinding is all it takes.BlueCuda said:Its been awhile but IIRC with a D30 and a 4.56 you do have to pull the ring gear to get the pin out. Otherwise you would have to remove an entire tooth lol.
DaffyXJ said:Man, I'm gonna disagree all around.
First, it's not the hard way to pull the ring gear. It's the correct way.
Second, when reinstalling the ring gear, it's not necessary to 'make sure it goes on the way it came off'. It is important to clear all the previous thread locker off the carrier plate and remove all residue from the ring gear bolt holes. This is Very important. the carrier plate Must be free of contaminates. It will affect the ring gear run out. take some time and make sure all the lock tite is removed, and clean it with brake cleaner as well.
Third, Do not reuse the ring gear bolts. Get new ones. Most parts stores and for sure NAPA carries them. If you can't find some I'll send you some new ones.
Torque spec for a D-44 ring gear is 55 ft lbs. Torque in two steps, say 45 and then 55. Don't use a hammer to remove the ring gear, use a rubber mallet or platic dead blow. Do use red lock tite on the NEW ring gear bolts.
Takes about 20 minutes to remove and replace a ring gear on the bench. How long will it take to grind a tooth or two you can't put back?
My $.02
Oh yeah, and back lash will not change as it is set by the shims behind the carrier bearings on a D-44.
DaffyXJ said:Man, I'm gonna disagree all around.
First, it's not the hard way to pull the ring gear. It's the correct way.
Second, when reinstalling the ring gear, it's not necessary to 'make sure it goes on the way it came off'. It is important to clear all the previous thread locker off the carrier plate and remove all residue from the ring gear bolt holes. This is Very important. the carrier plate Must be free of contaminates. It will affect the ring gear run out. take some time and make sure all the lock tite is removed, and clean it with brake cleaner as well.
Third, Do not reuse the ring gear bolts. Get new ones. Most parts stores and for sure NAPA carries them. If you can't find some I'll send you some new ones.
Torque spec for a D-44 ring gear is 55 ft lbs. Torque in two steps, say 45 and then 55. Don't use a hammer to remove the ring gear, use a rubber mallet or platic dead blow. Do use red lock tite on the NEW ring gear bolts.
Takes about 20 minutes to remove and replace a ring gear on the bench. How long will it take to grind a tooth or two you can't put back?
My $.02
Oh yeah, and back lash will not change as it is set by the shims behind the carrier bearings on a D-44.