Gear ratio check
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| + | ==Rotating the tires method== | ||
With a standard differential raise one wheel off of the ground, mark the tire at the 6:00 position, mark the drive shaft. Turn the tire exactly 2 full turns. Count the number of times that the drive shaft turns. | With a standard differential raise one wheel off of the ground, mark the tire at the 6:00 position, mark the drive shaft. Turn the tire exactly 2 full turns. Count the number of times that the drive shaft turns. | ||
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This is much easier with 2 or 3 people. | This is much easier with 2 or 3 people. | ||
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| + | ==Optional method== | ||
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| + | If there is a removable cover on the differential you can count the teeth on the ring and pinion gears. | ||
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| + | Count the teeth on the pinion now. Then divide the number of teeth on the pinion into the number of teeth into the ring gear and you have the ratio. | ||
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| + | For example: | ||
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| + | 41 divided by 10 = a 4.10 ratio | ||
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| + | 40 divided by 13 = 3.08 | ||
[[Category:Rearend]] | [[Category:Rearend]] | ||
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