[Fot] Pinion bearing on GT6

[Chip Collingwood]

Yes, the front flange holds the pinion bearings tight.
Did you mark the nut and shaft before removing them and the flange. If not
then it will be difficult to get the proper pinion pre-load and depth.

Chip

On Wed, May 19, 2021, 12:09 PM Ronnie Babbitt via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I had planned to change the pinion seals on my diff while I have it out. I
> removed the front support bracket and removed the nut along with the front
> pinion seal. With the seal out of the case I have this movement. When
> assembled,I did not notice any movement. Is this normal movement with no
> seal in place?  Are the pinion bearings cone shaped? If so would this allow
> for movement?
>
> The gear set looks absolutely remarkablea, no scoring or wear. The bearing
> spins freely. This is a GT6/ Late Spit diff used in my sports six.
>
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