Coast Front Driveshaft Install
07-30-2012, 05:11 PM
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Coast Front Driveshaft Install
Hey guys,
My Coast 1310 front driveshaft arrives tomorrow
. I was planning on installing it myself but I've been reading alot about pinion preload and crush sleeves. I've also read where people have been just using 160 ft/lbs. and calling it a day. Is this an acceptable method? I don't have access to a needle type torque wrench nor do I know how to check the preload. I guess what I am asking is, Should I just take this to a driveline shop or would they just do it the easy way (i.e. not checking preload).
Thanks in advance.
My Coast 1310 front driveshaft arrives tomorrow
. I was planning on installing it myself but I've been reading alot about pinion preload and crush sleeves. I've also read where people have been just using 160 ft/lbs. and calling it a day. Is this an acceptable method? I don't have access to a needle type torque wrench nor do I know how to check the preload. I guess what I am asking is, Should I just take this to a driveline shop or would they just do it the easy way (i.e. not checking preload). Thanks in advance.
07-30-2012, 05:50 PM
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Maybe I just got lucky, but I installed mine myself using the directions on project jk and have had zero issues in 3 months. Used 4wd about 4-5 times over this time.
07-30-2012, 06:19 PM
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Thanks for the response
Anybody else install their own without setting/checking the preload?
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07-30-2012, 06:27 PM
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I don't drive real far, so only about 2200 miles on it so far, with about 5 or 6 hrs of offroad driving using 4wd
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07-30-2012, 06:56 PM
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I followed the guide on project jk and had no problems... check the spicer joint when you get yours and make sure all the lock rings are secure.
You can do the install with the jeep on the ground which might be easier b/c if the front wheels are off the ground you will need someone to step on the brakes (with engine on for power) when you torque down the axle output joint... i think if its on the ground and you have the parking brake on you could prolly torque without any help.
You can do the install with the jeep on the ground which might be easier b/c if the front wheels are off the ground you will need someone to step on the brakes (with engine on for power) when you torque down the axle output joint... i think if its on the ground and you have the parking brake on you could prolly torque without any help.
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thanks
I followed the guide on project jk and had no problems... check the spicer joint when you get yours and make sure all the lock rings are secure.
You can do the install with the jeep on the ground which might be easier b/c if the front wheels are off the ground you will need someone to step on the brakes (with engine on for power) when you torque down the axle output joint... i think if its on the ground and you have the parking brake on you could prolly torque without any help.
You can do the install with the jeep on the ground which might be easier b/c if the front wheels are off the ground you will need someone to step on the brakes (with engine on for power) when you torque down the axle output joint... i think if its on the ground and you have the parking brake on you could prolly torque without any help.
Any greasing I should do on the spline or other wise?