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can't get preload on driveshaft bearings

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steelerone

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hello I can't get any load on new driveshaft bearings I have tightened the nut all the way and it is just snug. the manual says 6-10 in lbs on new bearings. Just wonder if it will hurt to go ahead and put it in the bravo one drive.
 
I have two of these drives on my formula 29, I have replaced the driveshaft seal on each one before without any problems. This is the first time I have had to replace the two bearings. There were no shims on either one when I did it the first time.
 
steelerone said:
I have two of these drives on my formula 29, I have replaced the driveshaft seal on each one before without any problems. This is the first time I have had to replace the two bearings. There were no shims on either one when I did it the first time.
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not sure if it is the same on a bravo but on an later alpha gen 2 if reusing bearings that have been tightened to a rolling torque you have to split them back apart then tighten them.
 
that's the u-joint assembly...the "driveshaft" is in the lower...

was the spacer free when you pressed the bearings onto the pinion gear?
 
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