Towing new

Got a PM asking and best to show with a picture

Am confident in my abilities and will tackle most anything. Have 'tried'
to rebuild a couple of diff's while a master mechanic was teaching
and watching over my shoulders...could NOT get this and gave up
I'll PAY someone else to do it...as it is more art than nuts & bolts...




This is the classic wear spot/pattern
DiffRingGearWear
From: http://constructionpaletizedsystems.tpub.com/TM-9-2320-364-34-4/img/TM-9-2320-364-34-4_763_2.jpg



This is what it actually looks like
DiffRingGearWear
From http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/images/Figure_1.jpg




These are different wear patterns
DiffRingGearWear
from http://www.e9-driven.com/Public/Library/BMW-E9-Manual/PICS/D/PIC33/12051038.jpg

DiffRingGearWear
From http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28152&stc=1




These are how they 'dial' it in by painting the gear face and then
manually by hand...turn it see where the paint/dye wears off
DiffRingGearWear paint
From http://image.fourwheeler.com/f/26689804+w660+re0/0911or_07_z%2bheavy_duty_dodge_truck%2bmatting_pattern.jpg


DiffRingGearWear Paint
From http://www.gearinstalls.com/kerry/k4.jpg

BenK wrote:
Risk management decision...AKA...gambling

Some have done that with no ill effects...others...not so lucky

The gear teeth face (the part that mates to the complimentary gear face) must
wear in properly.

If not, then they will NEVER be right and most will *WHINE* and that *WHINE* gets
louder and louder as the speed goes up

Why OEMs have a magnet in there somewhere (well most 'good' OEMs do).

That is to catch and hold the metal filings from wearing in...tiny,
tiny dust like particle sizes

It is NOT a hard 500 or 1000 miles and that is the OEMs recommendation
(which is a warranty position...if you don't follow their 'recommendation'
then they can deny warranty if it should come up)

It is up to you...maybe someone on this forum close might help you out for a
steak dinner in trade... :)