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All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power of a high-performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed for maximum performance on the street, strip, or track. The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, and other driveline components needs to match the performance level of a particular engine, so maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized.

This book covers everything you need to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline. This book covers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8.8-inch, Dana units, and many other popular high-performance axles and rear ends. In addition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differential housings, rebuilding open rear differentials, limited-slip differentials, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings, axle shafts, driveshafts, and U-joints are also covered.

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All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power of a high-performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed for maximum performance on the street, strip, or track. The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, and other driveline components needs to match the performance level of a particular engine, so maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized.

This book covers everything you need to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline. This book covers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8.8-inch, Dana units, and many other popular high-performance axles and rear ends. In addition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differential housings, rebuilding open rear differentials, limited-slip differentials, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings, axle shafts, driveshafts, and U-joints are also covered.

Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 369 Color Photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781934709023
Product Code : SA170

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Foreword by Larry Webster

Introduction

 

Chapter 1: Rear Axle Fundamentals 

Driveline Overview

Axle Overview 

Finding the Right Parts and Service

Summary 

 

Chapter 2: Factory Rear Axle Housings 

Beam Axles

Independent Carrier Axles 

Axle Shaft Retention Methods 

Axle Tubes

Axle Housings

Summary 

 

Chapter 3: Rebuilding the Rear Axle

Common Axle Problems

Vehicle Preparation 

Axle Disassembly

Cleaning and Inspection

Axle Reassembly 

Summary 

 

 

Chapter 4: Factory Limited-Slip Differentials 

Determining Limited-Slip vs. Open Differential

Tear-Down Process

Checking the Parts for Wear 

Rebuild Process 

Final Assembly and Performance

GM-Style Limited-Slip Differential 

Cone-Style Limited-Slip Differential 

Ford Mustang Differentials

Summary 

 

Chapter 5: Aftermarket Differentials 

Limited-Slip Differentials 

Open Differential 

Spools and Mini-Spools

Lockers

Helical Technology

Viscous Control Technology

Torque Vectoring 

Summary 

 

Chapter 6: Ring and Pinion Gears 

Torque Multiplication 

Hypoid vs. Spiral Bevel Gear Systems 

Hypoid Mounting Dimensions 

Tire Size and Gear Ratio 

Gear Manufacturing 

Gear Materials

Gear Tooth Geometry 

Disassembly and Assembly of Ring and Pinion Gears 

Setting Gear Contact Pattern 

Ring and Pinion Break-In Procedure 

Speedometer Accuracy 

Summary

 

Chapter 7: Axle Shafts 

Axle Shaft Function

Axle Shaft Geometry and Nomenclature

Materials and Manufacturing Methods 

Spline Details

Bearing Surfaces

Flange, Lug Studs and Nuts

Summary

 

Chapter 8: Driveshafts, Universal Joints and Pinion Angle

Driveshaft Considerations

Retention Methods

Sizes

Vibrations 

Joint Angles 

Lubrication 

Summary 

 

 

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