Justin
axle shaft end float should be 0.004" to 0.006" (0.1 to 0.15mm) - in other
words your end float of 1mm is 10x factory specs. (TR4 specs anyway)
To tighten it up you remove shims. To keep the 'thrust block' in the
differential centered remove equal shims from both sides.
Replacing the rear bearings & seals is a super tough job - I would try to get
your end float right on the money so they last longer.
Carl Sereda
'63 TR4 since '74
<<Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 12:02:06 -0700
From: Justin Paxton <justin@Bexel.com>
Subject: Shims and Axle Float
Any guidelines on adjusting the shims behind the backing plate. I am just
putting back the ones that were there. The axle has some movement in and
out. Not much, a millimeter to be exact. Does that sound about right? I
am thinking the conical bearing should seat right up against the race, but
maybe a millimeter of play is necessary.
THX: JP
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