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Re: Rear diff noise
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/11/2013

Mike,

Most decel axle whines are caused by a combination of pinion depth and the lack of correct preload. On rare occasion, I've had to move the pinion .002-.004" closer to the ring.

As for changing back to the old pinion nut, I agree with Mike Byer that i... Login to read more.