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10-20-2005, 11:03 PM
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Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
Specifically......there appears to be some sort of an (exterior) adjustment bolt (w/locknut) for the ring gear or ? , anyone know how to go about adjusting it? Will post a pic if needed.
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10-21-2005, 03:52 AM
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Re: Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
interesting, please post a pic. thanks
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10-21-2005, 07:14 PM
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Re: Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
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pix of the diff...... not mine, but mine is the same as in the above thread as shown below...  and  very good info in the thread for brakes and bearings and i.d. ......a few people did hit on the subject that I have in question, and refer to it as ..... Quote:
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10-22-2005, 05:16 AM
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I'm pretty sure that you have moved the bolt into constant contact with the back side of the ring gear during normal torque loads. The ring gear deflection load bolt is there to keep the ring gear from, well, deflecting. As in the ring gear bending back away from the pinion which would misalign the two gears and enhance the chance of gear teeth stripping or the pinion breaking.
The deflection bolt generally should be adjusted so that the ring gear only hits it under severe shock loads. But I'm no R&P setup expert. I recommend immediately backing off the bolt until it no longer contacts the ring gear under load, but you might consider having an expert adjust it. If you take the cover off, you should have an easier time hearing whether the deflection bolt is in contact with the ring gear under no load. Also, look at the back side of the ring gear for scoring. In fact, I'd like to see pics of that. Never seen a load bolt score an Eaton ring gear, before. BTW. Ever heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? 
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10-26-2005, 09:27 PM
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Re: Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
MrBinAz
Following is the adjustment procedure for the ring gear thrust pad, taken from the Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual. If you post your email I can also send you a picture of Figure 51 referenced in the adjustment procedure. RING GEAR THRUST PAD ADJUSTMENT (5,200, 7,200, 11,000, 15,000 and 17,000 Lb. Axles) 1. Inspect bronze tip of thrust pad and if worn install a new one. 2. Install thrust pad and tighten screw until bronze tip engages back face of ring gear while rotating gear. 3. Back off screw one-twelfth (1/12) turn and tighten lock- nut to specifications (fig. 51). NOTE: Make sure screw does not turn during lock- ing process. This adjustment provides .005,, to .007” clearance between thrust pad and ring gear face. |
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10-29-2005, 07:28 PM
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Re: Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
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....Thanks for the help guys.......... this is exactly why I decided to come here and post up. Ridgeback.....find me here >>>> norb at citlink dot net 
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04-24-2019, 01:52 PM
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Re: Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
Ridgeback,
Is this referencing the pinion pre-load bolt? I messed up and removed the pinion pre-load bolt thinking it was the drain. Now I'm not sure of I got it back exactly where it was. If your procedure is referencing the pinion pre-load it should be easy to get it back to correct. Thanks. Quote:
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05-03-2019, 08:15 PM
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Re: Need help 72 3/4 Ton 10 bolt rear diff.
Just make sure it's not too tight. It's designed for vehicles operated at max load and full throttle for long durations. (Read dump truck running up hill fully loaded) It's really a non issue in a people mover like a Sub even with a full load.
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