Outcast Rear diff case

[MountainHiker]

I can't get the rear end if my outcast put back together, after having to change the out drive pinion gear. It exploded and truck has been sitting cuz I'm not very patient. The differential is crooked I side the whole case. Is it supposed to be?

 

[MountainHiker]

I can't screw the top on, cuz it sticks out. And it won't fit turned around, cuz then it won't fit on the chassis

 

[bicketybam]

Pictures?

 

[Mr.Duke]

Can you take a few pictures so we can see what the issue might be? It's difficult to visualize what's going on

 

[Mr.Duke]

If you're looking at the rear make sure the diff is installed so that the crown/ring gear is positioned on the left side of the diff pinion and you don't have it flipped around the opposite direction

 

[MountainHiker]

This is all I can do. It doesn't even look crooked. It's rubbing the case, though.

 

[MountainHiker]

The teeth rub the last side if the case, closest to my hand. I can't figure out how to slide it in further without it being crooked. It won't go in

 

[MountainHiker]

If you're looking at the rear make sure the diff is installed so that the crown/ring gear is positioned on the left side of the diff pinion and you don't have it flipped around the opposite direction

I have no idea what a crown or ring gear is. But I think I understand. The large differential needs to fit into the groove on the chassis. Correct? I've got that, but the diff won't sit straight, inside the case.

 

[MountainHiker]

Nevermind for now. It'll be put away for a few more weeks.

 

[bicketybam]

For beginners , I would assemble the diff case back to the rest of the truck before I started messing with fitting the diff in.

 

[MountainHiker]

I've been trying that too. The 4 holes on the chassis aren't lining up. They keep cross threading. Thanks anyways, but I'm getting rid of it. I'll never buy arrma again.

 

[bicketybam]

I've been trying that too. The 4 holes on the chassis aren't lining up. They keep cross threading. Thanks anyways, but I'm getting rid of it. I'll never buy arrma again.

Arrma is probably one of the easiest brands to work on. You probably will have a hard time with any other brand. But this isn't a hobby for the impatient and no use getting frustrated. It's supposed to be fun and of it isn't I don't blame you for moving on. Sorry we couldn't help.

 

[MountainHiker]

Traxxas was easier then this, and I didn't blow a gear in 3 days of driving. Nice try.

 

[TooTall]

Is the shim that is on the outside of the bearing on the left (ring gear side) outdrive not in the slot or stuck under the bearing and keeping the bearing from seating in the groove?

TT

 

[bicketybam]

Traxxas was easier then this, and I didn't blow a gear in 3 days of driving. Nice try.

Hey man, no need to get bent. I wasn't "trying" anything. Arrma is known for two things: durability and ease of maintenance. I don't think there is much of a debate on that, especially with the 6s trucks. I don't own stock in Arrma or Horizon, so I honestly don"t care what you buy. Peace.

 

[TooTall]

Another thought, you said the diff pinion exploded, it looks like there is quite a bit of grease in the lower right corner of the pic, could there be a chuck of the old gear or something stuck in the grease that is preventing it from sliding into place?

 

[Mr.Duke]

Push the 2 bearings together then slide the diff assembly into the housing using the U shaped grooves. That's where you're going wrong. Nothing is broken you just haven't figured out how to reassemble it back correctly yet. Patience, you'll get it.

 

[slick2500]

Is it just me or does that diff case look warped?

 

[bicketybam]

Is it just me or does that diff case look warped?

It does.

 

[Mr.Duke]

There's your problem

The bearing isn't seated in the channel correctly

Here's an older picture back when I was shimming the diff pinions

Notice that you can only catch a glimpse of the inner most part of the bearings