Begin final setup assembly by oiling the rear pinion support bearing, side bearings and races, bearing cap holes, spanners, and all case threads. For initial setup, use a .019-inch-thick pinion shim, ...

Backlash, pinion depth, tooth pattern, pinion and carrier-bearing preload—what does it all mean? When used in reference to an automobile, these terms usually apply to the rearend (or differential) and ...

Differences abound between traditional rack and pinion twin drives, split-pinion-based designs, and roller-pinion systems. Tony Kliber • Lead Project Engineer • Precision Automation Components • Nexen ...

Roller-pinion drives use a motor-actuated pinion and linear rack to convert rotary motion into linear advancement. Sometimes the rack is fixed; in other applications, the pinion spins about a ...

I often hear that a high-pinion front axle is stronger than a low-pinion axle, but no one can seem to tell me why. What’s the deal? How much stronger is a high-pinion Dana 30 compared with a ...