Diff yoke orientation question
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From: Lancaster PA
Diff yoke orientation question
I pulled the half shaft yokes out of the diff for a rebuild. There is a photo in my Chiltons manual that shows the yokes to be installed at the same position in relation to each other and at a specific angle (45 degrees) when the input yoke is at 45 degrees. However, they were not in this position when I pulled them out. One is clocked about 75 degrees from the other and neither are in the right position in relation to the input yoke. I think this is the way they were installed from the factory and I have had no problems. Does anyone know if it really matters how the half shaft yokes are oriented in relation to each other and if so, why?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Tolar Texas
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (427street)
I do not see any reason why it should matter. The orientation of the yokes is constantly changing while in use.
I didn't worry about it when re-assembling the DANA 44 from my car and it works as good as ever.
I didn't worry about it when re-assembling the DANA 44 from my car and it works as good as ever.
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From: Gabriola BC
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (lou)
So far as I know it is only to make the removal and install easier if the cover is in place. If you lowered the pumpkin and cover together I don't think it matters.
bob
bob
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Re: Diff yoke orientation question (427street)
It cant really help - go around one corner and your inside yoke will turn slower than the outside yoke - completely changing the orientation - drive it for any length of time and the positions will move around.
I wouldnt worry about it. In fact I would ignore it, if you already have it together.
I wouldnt worry about it. In fact I would ignore it, if you already have it together.
Le Mans Master
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (fauxrs)
Ditto... install them which ever way makes the job easier... they don't stay in that position anyways... they rotate at different rates depending on the circumstances as others have posted. i.e.- they don't stay "synced".
Melting Slicks
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From: Apex NC
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (Tom454)
Thou Shalt Listen to the Voice of Experience!!!! If you are installing the pumpkin back onto the rear cover, and you did not drop the crossmember and rear cover for removal, you really do need to follow the orientation instructions as outlined. If the side yokes are out of alignment with each other, you won't be able to get the rear pumpkin up between the rear storage compartments to set it into the rear cover.
I'd rather not delve into the reason by which I know this to be true. It involves lots ot gear lube on my person, skinned knuckles, and mucho frustration. I've only recently been able to bring myself to discuss it in public.
Shannon
I'd rather not delve into the reason by which I know this to be true. It involves lots ot gear lube on my person, skinned knuckles, and mucho frustration. I've only recently been able to bring myself to discuss it in public.
Shannon
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Pro
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From: Gabriola BC
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (427street)
Another thing that helps with the yokes getting by the storage trays. On my car when you have the pumkin out and the cover still in, the bottom on the cover wants to come forward a little. A little is all it takes to make the re-install difficult. I take a come-a-long and hook it to the bottom of the cover and to the rear frame. Then put enough tension to move the bottom of the cover rearward about 1-1.5 inches. It makes a lot of difference and I also have done it the hard way.
bob
bob
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (sb69coupe)
Thou Shalt Listen to the Voice of Experience!!!!
I rebuilt my rearend last year and did this - the removal took about 2 hours (except for a recalcitrant trailing arm) and reinstall took a little less.
Melting Slicks
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From: Apex NC
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (fauxrs)
I cant see why, with the diff out - half shafts removed - strut rods removed, why you wouldnt take the time to remove 2 more bolts and drop the x-member and save yourself all that headache?
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Diff yoke orientation question (sb69coupe)
I took the other route of just removing the diff from the rear cover and leaving the crossmember and cover in place. If you've not dealt with the joys of rust, you have no idea.........
but I will concede that circumstances could make the option of leaving the crossmember in very attractive.
