Rear End Noise

rotorwrench said:
New bearing drag torque is only 8 to 12 inch/pounds so I would shoot for around 5 to 8 in/lbs for the used bearing sets.
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Only problem is he'd have to pull the rear apart, the ring gear and axles will cause too much drag to get an accurate reading.
 
It could come to that if just torquing it up doesn't make the noise go away. You can fabricate a holding tool to attach to the yoke or companion flange as they used to call it and apply the torque (140 to 180 ft/lbs).

They used to set up the preload with special tools to substitute for the removed flange. They would then remove the tools and install the rest of the flange component parts like the slinger, seal, & the deflector ring and stuff like that. They have changed the seal configuration several times since 1950 when they started using the Dana 44 in Fords & Mercurys. You have to know which you have to get the correct parts on there. Not all of them are the same and some are way different than others.
 
Wow, this is really getting over my head...I should have left the rear end leaking...Oh well, in everything give thanks!:)
 
Don't ever beat yourself up for attempting to repair something. You can't win them all but you will be ahead so far by doing things yourself and you will get more skilled as you go along. Once is awhile you have to have some help but you will be so much more close and understanding of your car and how it operates. You did O.K. It will come out in the wash.
 
Got her fixed...No crush sleeve, no metal in the oil, bearings looked good. Properly torqued the pinion nut and all is well. Learned a bit about these old rear ends. Thanks to all who helped along the way. Greatly appreciated!
 
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