Backlash, pinion depth, tooth pattern, pinion and carrier-bearing preload—what does it all mean? When used in reference to an automobile, these terms usually apply to the rearend (or differential) and ...

In Car Craft's recent Iron Maiden LS 6.0L LS engine buildup series, we arrived at a point where the engine is making over 550 hp and we're going to drop the package in the our Orange Peel '66 Chevelle ...

Transmissions and transfer cases are connected to axles using driveshafts, and those connections use U-joints and yokes. While the typical wear item in these links are the U-joints, there are times ...

A ring-and-pinion change is one of those mechanical operations that's both simple and complex. It's far below heart surgery, but many four-wheelers still act like they'd rather tackle open heart ...

The RPS features an ISO 9409 flange mount pinion and pinion preloader that facilitate system integration and provide superior pinion preload and meshing geometry results. The system has high precision ...

Modular rack-and-pinion reducers with output pinions preloaded against the rack make it possible to design zero-backlash machining installations, even with long-axis travels and positioning over the ...