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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
Driveshaft leaks
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<blockquote data-quote="scott degroot" data-source="post: 999250" data-attributes="member: 66039"><p>The thing about checking bearing preload is that the axles are supposed to be out when doing it or you don't end up with a true reading and an incorrect reading is just as bad as no reading. What I have done over the years is to count the number of threads showing on the front side of the nut and put the nut back on until you reach that number. I have NEVER had a failure doing it this way. Another method is to just tighten the nut until all the play is gone, I've never had issues this way either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scott degroot, post: 999250, member: 66039"] The thing about checking bearing preload is that the axles are supposed to be out when doing it or you don't end up with a true reading and an incorrect reading is just as bad as no reading. What I have done over the years is to count the number of threads showing on the front side of the nut and put the nut back on until you reach that number. I have NEVER had a failure doing it this way. Another method is to just tighten the nut until all the play is gone, I've never had issues this way either. [/QUOTE]
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