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CONTENTS

Foreword by Larry Webster

Acknowledgments

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

Source Guide