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<div> <font size="2">As already mentioned, this is super-critical, you need the pinion preload.</font></div>
<div><font size="2">Without it the gears will be out of mesh & won't last, too much will kill the bearings .</font></div>
<div><font size="2">If it's a spacer & shims, just torque it all back down and you're good.</font></div>
<div><font size="2">If collapsible sleeve, you're screwed, unless you get very lucky.</font></div>
<div><font size="2">If you have to go into into it I advise considering fitting a solid spacer w/shims, it's a much better setup.</font></div>
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<div><font size="2">Glen Efinger</font><br>
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From: Ronnie Babbitt via Fot <fot@autox.team.net><br>
To: fot@autox.team.net<br>
Sent: Wed, May 19, 2021 10:32 am<br>
Subject: [Fot] Pinion bearing on GT6<br>
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<div dir="ltr">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? <br>
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<div dir="ltr">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. <br>
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