High-Performance Differentials, Axles & Drivelines

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Item # SA170  ISBN: 9781934709023




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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.

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.

Table of Contents:

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

Source Guide

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.

High-Performance Differentials, Axles & Drivelines