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REAR BEARING ELEMENTS
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. DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT
It is performed by means of the adjustment nuts until the bearing opposes a certain
resistance.
The bearing clearance is correct if upon rotation of the differential, without differential
drive pinion, the resistant moment shall have values between 0,10 – 0,15 daNm.
The adjustment shall be performed as follows.
Rotate the differential rim several times so that the bearings get in their seats.
Wind a string around the differential gear casing and pull the end of the string by means
of a dynamometer.
The force that allows the rotation of the differential is between 2 – 3 daNm.
PLATE DRIVE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
If the force measured is not within the specified range, tighten or loosen the nuts.
Mark the nuts in correspondence with the marks on the casing.
The rotate tightening couple of one propeller shaft shall be maximun 1 daNm when
the other is blocked.