What is axle end play?
In a differential/mechanism for transmitting power from a drive shaft to the axle shafts of a motor vehicle, an axle shaft end play adjuster is threadingly disposed at the end of the axle shaft adjacent the differential pinion shaft. The end play adjuster limits the range of axially inward movement of the axle shaft.
Are 10 bolt and 12 bolt axles the same?
12 bolt axles have 30 splines, 10 bolt have 28, but yet both axles are the same lenth and diameter. That means that if the 10 bolt had a 30 spline carrier the 12 bolt axles would bolt in.
What’s better 10 bolt or 12 bolt rear end?
First, the 10-bolt’s pinion shaft diameter is 1.438 (25 splines) while the 12-bolt is 1.625 (30 splines) which makes the 12-bolt 13 percent larger in diameter and therefore stronger.
How much end play should a wheel bearing have?
For context, the tolerable end-play for truck wheel bearings is the same: 0.001 to 0.005 inches, also expressed as 1 to 5 mil or 0.025 to 0.127 mm. In other words, it’s perfectly acceptable to adjust wheel bearings so that they are just a little bit loose, but not too loose.
How is hub end play measured?
Measure the end play by pushing and pulling on each side of the hub or drum while looking at the dial indicator. The end play is the total travel observed. If the end play is 0.001-0.005-inch (0.025-0.127 mm): The bearings do not need adjustment.
What’s a 10 bolt rear end?
Identifying the 10-bolt axle is easy. The nomenclature actually refers to the number of ring gear bolts. The outer cover matches; 10 bolts hold the cover onto the housing. This ring-and-pinion gear has suffered catastrophic failure.
How do you set the end play on a bearing?
To ensure proper end play, a dial indicator should always be used. During adjustment, position the rollers tightly against the bearing cone (inner race) large rib. When tightening the adjusting nut or using a dial indicator to measure end play, always rotate or oscillate the rollers to be sure they are properly seated.