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Reuse diff bearings from one diff to another

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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Default Reuse diff bearings from one diff to another

Is there anything wrong with pulling the diff bearings off the original and installing them on another that'll go in.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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I've done it before, if the bearings are good it shouldn't be an issue.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Does this go for all the bearings in the trans (swap from one into another)?
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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I've reused everything before, got caught on the last transmission I did though, replaced the obviously bad bearing with a new one from honda, checked all the others, everything seemed good, assembled transmission and installed, still have bearing noise.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Don't reuse the diff bearings.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Default Re: Reuse diff bearings from one diff to another

Originally Posted by Aquafina
Don't reuse the diff bearings.
Any particular reason other than you don't like running used parts? Or is there something else i'm missing.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Depends on the setup and mileage I suppose. If it's not anything that is going to sustain a lot of power or abuse, you'll be fine provided they are in good shape and haven't suffered from any debris. Ball bearings are pretty resiliant bastards as long as everything was maintained and you get them off/out properly.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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You usually end up spreading the races wide when removing the diff bearings and shouldn't re use them. Just buy new.
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