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theredark
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« on: July 24, 2014, 12:19:59 PM »
Hey all,

Looking for a few opinions,  sure there may be some here!  I did a full final drive service 3K miles ago (pinion cup, new moly grease,  3 orings,  the works).   Now I've got the rear wheel off to change a tire.   The splines look good and still well greased.  Would you all recheck the full final drive or just relube the splines and put the wheel back on?   

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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2014, 12:22:46 PM »
Since it was convenient presently, I'd be doing both. Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2014, 12:33:38 PM »
I did a 5K service last year.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2014, 12:55:33 PM »
With good servicing I've found I can go 10-12k but didn't the first couple times. I gradually increased the mileage and each time it was fine. So now unless something shows up, I'll run around 10-12k. So far, so good.

Used to coincide with replacing the rear tire. But now with the c/t in back I have to remember to service it regardless of whether I'm replacing it or not.
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2014, 01:02:39 PM »
Since it takes...like 10 minutes extra beyond a normal tire removal, I do it every time I have it off.

But...that said...at 3k miles I wouldn't sweat it. (as long as you tighten the 4 nuts that hold the final drive AFTER you torque the axle...every time)
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