16-01-2019, 07:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 16-01-2019, 07:37 PM by Bob Culver.)
Assuming it has not just been bunged up with Loctite you are fortunate the bearing is still a neat fit. It is important the felt retaining washer is retained and any gasket not so thick that the bearing is not clamped. Covered extensively in earlier posts. Provided the bearing is not rough, clearance is of little consequence; a new close tolerance bearing with no tilt is inappropriate.
Previous posts have also established that part fill of diff is adequate and necessary to limit leakage.
The perforated backplate seems an ideal use for filler. There is sure to be some other task warranting effort rather than re rivetting back plate. Signs that the drum has been rubbing.
The axle taper is vital and must be restored very tight. Perhaps leave out the split pin at least initially so can be kept tight.
Previous posts have also established that part fill of diff is adequate and necessary to limit leakage.
The perforated backplate seems an ideal use for filler. There is sure to be some other task warranting effort rather than re rivetting back plate. Signs that the drum has been rubbing.
The axle taper is vital and must be restored very tight. Perhaps leave out the split pin at least initially so can be kept tight.