Hi Wayne -
I'm sorry to hear I was right about the rearend failure. Like I said, I had
the same thing happen to me two weeks ago.
Hope your back on the road soon!
Joe Garcia
> Got out and took the cover off the rearend.. I'm not gonna worry about
> attempting to rebuilt as I have a replacement already. Looks like the
> pinion bearing came apart as you can grab the ring gear and watch the
> pinion actually move up/down about 1/2 inch, not to mention all the
> shaving, chunks found in the bottom of housing. In the first photo you can
> see all the particles that the oil has distributed and part of what looks
> like the retaining ring that should be encased in the bearing and can we
> say shavings - broken teeth on the gears???.. Here they
> are-enjoy... --wayne
> p.s. Joe-once again your assessment was right on the money!!!!
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> Wayne Osborne
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