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Crown wheel query

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:23 pm
by bigzuk
Hey guys.

My rear diff centre cw and pinon has decided to give up the ghost and slop out everywhere.

my question is...well there are afew.

can i use a cw from one diff and a pinon from another? will the mesh right and not give me 1/2 a wheel turn of slop?

and if i cant will a chipped tooth whine like a woman and cause more damage?

centre will be locked when removed either way.

which of the two ways would be best? or can someone suggest another alternative. i need this going again by monday evening for work on tuesday.

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:34 pm
by nicbeer
Can u use both the pinion and cw from other one u got some 1/2 diffs there.

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:37 pm
by bigzuk
yeah i have a spare front centre with cw with some chips which is my preference for using as its all good apart from them.

and a spare rear centre with good cw but buggered pinion bearing. unsure on condition of pinon itself.

plus the diff in the car that has buggered cw/pinion

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:36 am
by bazooked
u need a matched pair, with no chipped teeth, it will only cause u more problems in the long run.

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:11 pm
by lay80n
As Bazooked said, you should use a matched pair. As the Pinion and crownwheel spin they match wear to each other. Swapping a different crownwheel will cause noise and more issues later.

Layto....

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:17 pm
by bigzuk
thanks guys.

looks like im gonna have to use the chipped teeth ones. all should be good ive had a diff guy check it out and he thinks it should be ok.