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Gear set break in ?

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Old 04-03-2017 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Spillage
Axle's are pre-assembled and delivered as a sub-assembly to the vehicle assembly line.
As noted, they're matched and lapped sets... I believe the assembled axle is tested for friction and noise levels before delivery.
However, this does not apply to replaced gears in an axle. Google the break-in procedure. Take it easy, do you really want to do it again?
 
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Old 04-03-2017 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
This.

Then, change the fluid.
And, I forgot this...
 
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Old 04-03-2017 | 05:43 PM
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moser has a procedure on there web site.

M/E Ring & Pinion Gears Break-In Procedure
A new ring and pinon installed with new bearings will initially generate higher than normal operating temperatures. It is advisable to use whichever of the following break-in procedures that matches your application.

Street
1) With car still on jack stands and rear end filled with proper amount of Non-Synthetic lube, run in forward and reverse for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. **
2) Drive vehicle approximately 10 miles at normal operating speed. Accelerate and decelerate several times conservatively, then let cool for one hour.

Drag Racing
1) With car still on jack stands and rear end filled with proper amount of Non-Synthetic lube, run in forward and reverse for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. **
2) Pull to line.

Oval Track
1) With car still on jack stands and rear end filled with proper amount of Non-Synthetic lube, run in forward and reverse for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. **
2) Run several laps at slow to medium speeds; let cool.
3) Run several hot laps; let cool.
 




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