In a message dated 1/22/01 9:34:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jemery@execpc.com writes:
<< No, not everything will be moving. If you disconnect one axle shaft then
the only thing moving will be the side gears and spiders. Since the carrier
will not be turning there will be no oil thrown around and so I suspect
that's what he was refering to about additional wear, simply that they will
not get fresh oil any more.
>>
This is true on the front drive axle, but if you remove just one rear axle
the differential will still be turning because of the jack shaft between the
2 rear housings. if you remove the jackshaft then that one remaining axle is
gling to spin the axle gear and subsequently the spiders.
Kenneth Engle
Loxahatchee, FL
Reo M-275 tractor
Recovry4x4@aol.com
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