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Differentials

A differential is a mechanical device that transfers torque from one shaft to two other shafts. These devices are frequently used in the automotive industry and come in a variety of forms depending on the application.

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Why wont Chevy 465 transmission go into gear?

well it depend on the gear. like in mine the low or granny first is hard to get into. i have to let the clutch out a little while at a stop then slip it into gear. if its other gears it may be a clutch problem. if not then there is a problem with the trans and it needs to be rebuilt.

What is the best rear differential fluid?

Whatever spec fluid is called for in the owner's or factory service manual. Synthetics are best.

1996 Dodge Ram 1500 How do you change the rear axle fluid?

To change the rear axle fluid you can remove the rear cover from the axle and drain it that way. If you don't want to remove the rear cover you can use a pump and a hose to drain it through the fill hole.

Stock gear ratios for 84 k-5 4x4?

There are four ways to find a ratio.

1 A dealer can normally tell from the vin number.

2 There are normally tags or labels on the axle that have part number, gear ratio, and fluid requirement

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3 You can count how many times you have to turn the driveshaft to get one complete turn of the tires.

4 You can divide the number of teeth on the ring gear and divide by number of teeth on the pinion.

Where do you find gear ratio for front axle?

There are four ways to find a ratio.

1 A dealer can normally tell from the vin number.

2 There are normally tags or labels on the axle that have part number, gear ratio, and fluid requirement

info.

3 You can count how many times you have to turn the driveshaft to get one complete turn of the tires.

4 You can divide the number of teeth on the ring gear and divide by number of teeth on the pinion.

What is the difference between a v4 and a v6?

When it comes to recognizing engine notation. The letter means the formation in which cylinders are organized. The number means how many cylinders the engine has. V4= An engine with 4 cylinders organized in the shape of a V V6= An engine with 6 cylinders organized in the shape of a V

What is the gear ratio on a 1988 f150?

There are three ways to find a gear ratio.

1 A dealer can normally tell from the vin number.

2 There are normally tags or labels on the axle that have part number, gear ratio, and fluid requirement

info.

3 You can count how many times you have to turn the driveshaft to get one complete turn of the tires.

What is better a high gear ratio or a low gear ratio?

It depends on what you need - if you want lots of speed no power on the bottom end you go with the high ratio - if you want lots of torque on take off and lots of pulling power you take the low gear ratio.

How do you get a gear ratio?

count your teeth on your ring gear <big gear> and on you pinion <little gear> and the divide the ring gear teeth by the pinion

What causes a rear end differential to lock up?

Broken gears.

The differential or ring gear or pinion gears are broken.

What is the gear ratio for the 1987 Monte Carlo?

There are three ways to find a gear ratio.

1 A dealer can normally tell from the vin number.

2 There are normally tags or labels on the axle that have part number, gear ratio, and fluid requirement

info.

3 You can count how many times you have to turn the driveshaft to get one complete turn of the tires.

How do you check the gear fluid level on s10 rear end?

laying under the vehicle ,on the side of the rear housing pointing towards the passengerside of vehicle you should see a plug ,a 3/8 extension should fit that plug, unscrew it, if it is full it should seep out after plug is removed or should just be inside hole when touched by finger. if more needs to be added ,add only til it spills out and replace plug

Does the rear differential fluid need to be changed?

I would change it. A lot of people neglect on changing gear oil.

Most manufacturers recommend changing it, mileage varies, check your owners manual.

What is the considered the most differentiated cell?

Terminally differentiated cells are cells that have lost the ability to divide. Examples of these cells in the human body include skeletal muscle cells, cardiac muscle cells, and neurons.

What is the Rear pinion nut torque on a 2001 ford ranger?

wish i can tell u but ur best bet is calling dealership directly or sometimes a part store will have it in the computer and yes dealership will usally try to get you to come in but be persisent that you will or can not and just want but off the top of my head i believe its 15 to 17 pounds of torque for the pinion nut srry couldn't be more helpful

What is your gear ratio 2006 gmc?

There are three ways to find a gear ratio.

1 A dealer can normally tell from the vin number.

2 There are normally tags or labels on the axle that have part number, gear ratio, and fluid requirement

info.

3 You can count how many times you have to turn the driveshaft to get one complete turn of the tires.

What are symptoms of bad rear differential?

Noises: growl, whine, squeak, moan, hum, droan, popping It could also shake, or have fluid leaking out.

What is the function of the differential?

In an automobile, the differential allows each of the driving wheels to rotate at different speeds, while supplying equal torque to each of them. In automotive applications, the differential and its housing are sometimes collectively called a "pumpkin" (because the housing resembles a pumpkin).

4 cylinders gear ratio for s10?

There are three ways to find a gear ratio.

1 A dealer can normally tell from the vin number.

2 There are normally tags or labels on the axle that have part number, gear ratio, and fluid requirement

info.

3 You can count how many times you have to turn the driveshaft to get one complete turn of the tires.