Posted By: hemi67
8-3/4 rear running very hot and whining at 35mph - 03/25/13 03:21 AM
the 8-3/4 in my charger has new richmond 3.55`s, new bearings throughout, the correct fluid and posi additive. THe pinion is set to the correct depth at 2.767 in. The axle bearings are properly greased and the backlash is a .009. The whine comes in at about 35 mph and goes away around 50 mph. It is very noticable. The noise is not really effected by throttle position and is present under acceleration and coast. When jacking up the car to check it out, it had been sitting for 2hrs after a 30 mile ride, and the housing was hot enough that I could not hold my hand on it for more than a few seconds. And that was after 2hrs of sitting! I pulled out the axles and center section to inspect. I removed the carrier and spun the pinion. It does not feel too tight or loose. The preload feels ok. The carrier bearings look ok and the wear pattern on the ring gear looks decent. Anyone ever run into this. I am most concerned about the heat issue. It should not have been that hot after sitting for 2hrs from a 30 mile ride. It is a 489 casting.
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