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- Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2019 Dodge Charger
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Re: 2019 Dodge Charger
Outstanding work, Andy! when will Rachel get to see it in person?
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:28 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
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Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replacing the crush sleeve appears to be do-able from where I am right now. The only additional work is pulling the half shafts and that requires disconnecting a tie rod and the ujoint cap bolts. I saw it on youtube. Not a tough job. I had a conversation with Thomas at East Coast gear and he did not...
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:12 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Here is what I did not realize and the source of my confusion in forum conversations... Factory D44 equipped C4 Corvettes used shims to set the pinion preload until the 1994 model year - that is when Dana changed to a crush sleeve for the pinion preload. If you're changing the gears in your 1985-199...
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Too late. Using the wrong technique, I put too much pressure on the crush sleeve. Gotta start all over again.
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:28 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Boy was I wrong!! Somewhat misled by internet posts and some cryptic service manual instructions, I was working on the assumption that just torqueing the pinion nut to 200 lb/ft was all that was left to do. I subsequently learned that that would have been true if I was working with a Dana 36 differe...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
I struggled with the new pinion seal this afternoon. I finally got it started and tapped it in. Then I installed the Speedy Sleeve on the pinion yoke shaft. It was definitely nowhere as easy as in the videos. At first, I started by using the JB Weld on the groove, but it was an impediment to getting...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:19 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Good advice, GM. The instructions don't mention that. They do, however, talk about using JB Weld as a filler for deep grooves and install the sleeve before the filler hardens. My yoke shaft has a definite groove but it is very thin and not very deep, but I'm wondering if I should use the JB Weld any...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:21 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
A couple of key parts arrived today.
I expect to start tomorrow moving in a positive direction on this project by installing the new pinion seal and the pinion yoke with its new Speedi-Sleeve, followed by emptying the old lube out of the Dana 44HD and installing fresh stuff.- Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Disappointing day today. The used C beam that I ordered was delivered and when I unboxed it, I saw that it was not as good as the one I have. It's going back. I also received the pinion yoke that I had ordered. This was also not going to work. It looked great in all the dimensions, but it requires u...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
GM, I wish you had posted this yesterday. I was aware of these sleeves, but the idea didn't percolate to the forefront of my thinking. Sometimes I get so focused on something, I don't take the time to consider alternatives. Anyway, yesterday, I learned enough about yokes, u-joints and their sizes an...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:35 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
While cleaning up the pinion yoke, I noticed a groove on the splined shaft on which the seal rides. It is very narrow with some roughness in the groove. My finger nail would not catch on it, but I can imagine this as a possible source for a constant, but small leak. I'm thinking of replacing the yok...
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
This morning I made it to my objective! I tried a two foot breaker bar on the pinion nut, but it would not budge because there was too much "springiness" in the rear suspension. So I turned to my trusty "Earthquake" Harbor Freight impact wrench. No problem. Off it came. IMG_2230....
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
A small, but satisfying step today. I installed the tail shaft seal in the ZF. IMG_2225.JPG It went in fairly easily. First, I prepared the bevel that guides the seal into the hole. With a stone, I removed the burrs, etc inflicted by removing the old seal and then took my time to make the bevel as s...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:40 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
OK, I've spent too many hours searching and researching the web to find a C beam better than mine. It appears futile, so it's going back together as is. I expect it will be fine with the addition of the beam plates for added support at the connecting joints. Now on to the installation of the seals. ...
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 403
- Views: 24617
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Andy, I've been soaking the pinion nut with Deep Creep for a couple of days and I will try both a breaker bar and secondly, an impact wrench if needed. We will see how that goes. Regarding the elongated holes in the C beam, here is information about the C beam plates that addresses that: 1. Advantag...