just installed new diff...noise?
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just installed new diff...noise?
i just installed a complete new rear dii w/ 3.55's in it last sunday that i bought from ikerds
when i had my old one out i noticed it turned pretty easy, the new one was tighter due to the new parts i assume, my question is that shouldthere be any noise at all coming from the rear end or is that normal until it gets broke in. I filled it w/ 1.5 quarts like the shop manual says plus the posi lube its only got 70 miles on it since the install.
when i had my old one out i noticed it turned pretty easy, the new one was tighter due to the new parts i assume, my question is that shouldthere be any noise at all coming from the rear end or is that normal until it gets broke in. I filled it w/ 1.5 quarts like the shop manual says plus the posi lube its only got 70 miles on it since the install.
Melting Slicks
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i just installed a complete new rear dii w/ 3.55's in it last sunday that i bought from ikerds when i had my old one out i noticed it turned pretty easy, the new one was tighter due to the new parts i assume, my question is that shouldthere be any noise at all coming from the rear end or is that normal until it gets broke in. I filled it w/ 1.5 quarts like the shop manual says plus the posi lube its only got 70 miles on it since the install.
when i had my old one out i noticed it turned pretty easy, the new one was tighter due to the new parts i assume, my question is that shouldthere be any noise at all coming from the rear end or is that normal until it gets broke in. I filled it w/ 1.5 quarts like the shop manual says plus the posi lube its only got 70 miles on it since the install.The new one (a D44 with 3.45 with youkon gears) is Without noise at all.
fill it untill the oil exit from the hole.... do not put a fixed quantity.
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i just installed a complete new rear dii w/ 3.55's in it last sunday that i bought from ikerds when i had my old one out i noticed it turned pretty easy, the new one was tighter due to the new parts i assume, my question is that shouldthere be any noise at all coming from the rear end or is that normal until it gets broke in. I filled it w/ 1.5 quarts like the shop manual says plus the posi lube its only got 70 miles on it since the install.
when i had my old one out i noticed it turned pretty easy, the new one was tighter due to the new parts i assume, my question is that shouldthere be any noise at all coming from the rear end or is that normal until it gets broke in. I filled it w/ 1.5 quarts like the shop manual says plus the posi lube its only got 70 miles on it since the install.I used 2 containers of posi lube in addition to the higher weight 75-140 weight oil.
Last edited by jon0108; Sep 20, 2007 at 09:36 AM.
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This Dana 44 is one of the hardest differentials to replace a ring and pinion correctly. Proper tools and knowledge are necessary to do it right. If the teeth are not set properly, you'll hear a whine. Don't know about the Richmond gears but GM or Mopar gears are quiet if installed right.
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Melting Slicks
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The figure 8's are used to break in the positraction clutch packs on each side.
To break in the ring and pinion, drive it only a few miles and then let it cool completely before driving again. It is important not to overheat the gear set during break in.
Most shops will set up gear sets a little on the tight side figuring they will wear in and the backlash will increase.
Keep in touch with Ikerds and they will make it right.
To break in the ring and pinion, drive it only a few miles and then let it cool completely before driving again. It is important not to overheat the gear set during break in.
Most shops will set up gear sets a little on the tight side figuring they will wear in and the backlash will increase.
Keep in touch with Ikerds and they will make it right.
