Installing Remaned rear axle assembly

[scottbrew92]

I’m installing a remaned rear axle assembly in my 07 Tahoe 4x4. Upon getting the rear axle halfway in I turned the axle shafts but the yoke doesn’t turn. Is this normal?

 

[swathdiver]

I’m installing a remaned rear axle assembly in my 07 Tahoe 4x4. Upon getting the rear axle halfway in I turned the axle shafts but the yoke doesn’t turn. Is this normal?

Hmm, did you try turning the yoke and not a hub? Got a spare in my garage, if I spin the passenger side hub/axle shaft, the yoke will turn. Didn't try the other.

 

[scottbrew92]

Hmm, did you try turning the yoke and not a hub? Got a spare in my garage, if I spin the passenger side hub/axle shaft, the yoke will turn. Didn't try the other.

When turning by the hub the yoke will not spin

 

[donjetman]

This is normal

 

[scottbrew92]

The yoke will turn the axle shafts but any resistance and they stop and the yoke just turns with no axle shaft movement. This is normal?

 

[Bill 1960]

You are turning one side, yes? And the other side is turning in the opposite direction.

There is less resistance spinning the spiders and reversing the opposite axle than there is to rotate the carrier and spin the pinion. One easy to spin non loaded bearing vs four that are preloaded and tight.

So yes, it is normal.

 

[TollKeeper]

Energy follows the path of least resistance. So likely, the path of least was the other side. The big question is, can you spin the input, and have a axle end spin?

Dont forget to put fluid in it!!

 

[scottbrew92]

Energy follows the path of least resistance. So likely, the path of least was the other side. The big question is, can you spin the input, and have a axle end spin?

Dont forget to put fluid in it!!

Yes it’s filled with oil but what gets me is I can spin the yoke and the axle shafts will turn but putting any pressure on the axle stops it and the yoke just turns

 

[George B]

Yes it’s filled with oil but what gets me is I can spin the yoke and the axle shafts will turn but putting any pressure on the axle stops it and the yoke just turns

Try stopping both axles and turning the yolk at the same time…

 

[OR VietVet]

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