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Is it legal to replace manual slack adjusters with automatic slack adjusters and do both sides of axle have to be replaced?
Looking through FMCSR 393.47, the only requirement I see in there is that the effective length of a slack adjuster on each end of an axle must be the same.
Slack adjuster parts on rail road cars?
Yes there are slack adjusters on railroad cars. They work much like the automatic slack adjusters on large trucks, and do the same job
How do you adjust the chain tension on a 2002 Yamaha ttr 125?
Loosen the axle nut and rotate the chain adjuster to the same position on both sides of the swingarm until you obtain the correct chain slack, then tighten the axle nut.
Do all radial tires on a vehicle have to be the same?
They all have to be the same size. They can be different brands but even then make sure the tires on the front axle are the same brand an the tires on the rear axle are the same brand. Do not mix brands on the same axle.
Are the trans axle the same on J D GX 95 and RX95 the same?
no they are different
Is it ok to have 2 different size tires on a car?
It is ok as long as you have the same size on each axle. In other words you must have the exact same size tire on the front axle or the rear axle. Never mix sizes on an axle.
Can you put different tires on the rear than the front?
Yes - as long as the tyres on the same axle have the same tread pattern.
Is a tri-axle the same as a quad axle?
No. A tri-axle has one additional lift axle; a quad axle has two lift axles.
How do you replace slack adjusters?
They are the adjusters on the rear drum brakes. There is usually a oval shaped hole on the rear of the backing plate where you can use a special adjuster screw or a large screwdriver to turn the adjustment star. You want to adjust them for a fair amount of drag without the wheel and tire mounted on it. 'After adjusting that way and after you remount the tires, , back the car up , in a straight line a few times to set them automatically and to the correct tension.
Do limp and slack mean the same thing?
Both limp and slack can refer to lacking tightness or firmness. However, limp typically describes a lack of strength or vitality in something that should be firm or rigid, while slack often refers to something that is loose or hanging with excess material.
Is a rear axle the same thing as a rear axle shaft?
Yes
What is the rear axle ratio of a 1990 Chevy Suburban?
To check the rear axle ratio on your Suburban, you need to safely jack up the vehicle to get access to the the rear axle. Then there should be a metal tag on one of the bolts on the rear axle cover indicating the axle ratio. The ratio varies with different options and load capacities, so it's not the same for all Suburban's.
