PINION BEARINGS & CARRIER BEARINGS- Remove or Install
Never WORRY about how to deal with pinion bearings ever again! REMOVAL and INSTALLS with SEVERAL METHODS depending on the TOOLS YOU HAVE AT HOME! Pinion bearings replacement can be done with basic tools. You should usually replace the differential carrier bearings with a carrier bearing puller. Rear differential symptoms can be any of the axle bearings. Fix your pinion bearing noise with the clamshell puller, a press, or fairly simple hand tools.
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00:00 Pinion Bearings & Carrier Bearings
00:43 Axle tools
01:25 Axle parts
01:54 Axle diagnosis
03:20 Carrier Bearing Removal
04:15 Axle Failure Analysis
06:10 Pinion Bearings Removal
07:39 Carrier Bearing Removal
09:21 Carrier Bearing Install #1
10:44 Carrier Bearing Install #2
11:28 Pinion Bearings Install
13:27 Pinion Bearings Outer Races
14:21 Pinion Bearings Driver
16:11 Traditional Bearing Press
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Your garage is more organized and clean than a pharmacy, your work and video are of very high quality
Wow, thank you! It's funny how it looks so clean. Still feels dirty to me. That's just how garages are i guess 😀
Just saw this video and you have given me the confidence to do this repair, im normally a hands on guy with experience with engine swaps and other repairs but I've always been nervous to take apart gears and bearings/races due to difficulties
Glad to help! Gears can be challenging sometimes for sure because of gear backlash settings and pinion depths. But as far as bearings going on and off, they are not to bad at all. Just need some tools, methods and time. There are many ways to remove and install them which i am hoping was the biggest takeaway for you. I was fortunate enough to learn from a handful of true mechanical geniuses, and i want to pass along the concepts to the next gen of gear heads before its lost 😀🔧
I like how you supported that bearing splitter the proper way in the press as to not bend the bolts in it. Also freezing the pinion or carrier and or heating the bearings help them go on easier or just drop rite on sometimes.
Thanks! I thought about showing the heating and cooling tricks but I wanted this video to be OLD SCHOOL. And as short as possible. But-Now you are making me wish I had done it. It is a super helpful way to do it for sure. Good call 😃🔧
Great video. I really had no idea what the process was to remove & install the Ring & Pinion. I was just thinking, I'd better educate myself as I'm always paying a great deal of money to get it done. Knowledge is the Key to the Universe.... Using that knowledge is what makes Life Easier.
Thank you! I am so glad you liked it! I hoped to show the concepts of pressing the parts on and off, and how many different methods can work depending on available tools. 😃🔧
It's been years since I did this job and I'm older now and watching this video made me miss the old shop days, especially not having access to a shop press or a lift. I have a Dana 35 that's howling like a scalded dog and grinding on an old Jeep ZJ I got for $300. I replaced the axle bearings hoping one of them would be the culprit but nope. When I removed the Diff cover I also noticed the ring gear has 2 missing teeth! so, gotta change the R/P gears too. Thanks for uploading the video and sharing your experience.
Welcome back! 😀 Your jeep needs some serious repair love for sure. Good luck with your project. Let me know how it goes 😀😀🔧
I am so glad I stumbled across this video!!!! This was fabulous...all the details and techniques for those of us that don't have a press and have to go to the local auto parts store to borrow a bearing puller kit. Now I know how to use one! I have a complete center section to do in my MOPAR and with all new parts, all I have to do is the install portion. Thanks a bunch. This was a priceless video tutorial!
I'm so glad you liked it!! I really wanted to show some optional methods to get a sense of how they come off and go back on. New tools are really great, but sometimes you need to use the tools you have. Good luck on your project 😀🔧
Definitely one of the better videos on doing a setup
Thanks!! What would you say is your favorite parts?
Thank you for the video!! I’ve done all of my own work and after replacing my axle bearings. I was kind of nervous to actually take the diff apart but your video gave me a lot more confidence. Looks like I just need a day or two, some patience and probably 12 beers lol
No problem 👍 many beers 😀
You did a great job in your demonstrations and you used more than one method to achieve the same thing thank you for that.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I really tried hard to show optional methods for interference parts and pressing parts off and on 😀🔧
I'm working on my 55 chevy car. I had it parked in my driveway and my driveway is on a little grade. I noticed a little oil under the rear end, I thought it was a bad seal . Ordered a new one and when it came I pulled the drive shaft and then I felt the pinion and it has a little play. I think it is a little to much. I am going to replace the bearings. I've worked on old crap my whole life but I haven't had to do a rear end. After watching your video I know I can get it fixed by myself. I don't know how I figured things out before KZhead but I did. I think that I just like watching things like this. Thanks for your video
No problem glad to help! On the pinion, sometimes there is a crush sleeve depending axle style. I have seen pinions get loose with the crush sleeve style but bearings were not noisy. I don't know if the crush sleeve loosens or the bearings wear. But i have tried the torque procedure for the pinion nut and it was loose on some rare occasions. Im not sure if that is the problem. Just something to think about. I would recommend pulling the cover at a minimum no matter what to inspect the fluid condition for metal. If theres metal, track down the source. Most times it is a bad bearing. I hope that helps 😀🔧
@@EasyFix. thank you for the information
I’ve seen so many vids of people struggling on the removal of these particular bearings , I never imagined you could easily cut through the bearing basket with cutters to removed the rest of the bearing , magnifique . I had a friend mechanic swap my mustang gears to a 3:73 gears , but he was hacking the whole project to the point that I fired him , and decided to do it myself . Are these special cutters ??. Thank you for your contribution to DYI guys like me .
Hey! Very welcome. Glad to help out. The cutters are side cutters. I like long handled ones for more leverage. Here is the perfect side cutter from amazon i normally use. knipex 10" side cutter. Any will work. I misplaced them during the video and used my back up pair. EXTREMELY useful any way you go. Bigger is better, they can cut a lot of stuff 😃🔧 amzn.to/3UcOsKu
So I came across a video from you about replacing trailer wheel bearings, looking for a specific answer .... could not find what I was looking for, but your video was so informative and clear I watched till the end. After watching this great video i wanted to show appreciation by hitting like button butThere was no like or subscribe button so clicked on more of your videos to look for that like button. You make good easy to understand videos. Thanks for your time and effort!!!!
Thank you! Do you have an account with youtube? I don't think you can subscribe or like a video without an account.
Thanks for the vid. I've been watching these vids for 2wks now, trying to figure out how I can replace my suburban's rear end and afford it. I have the new parts, but now I know what minimum tools I need to buy tomorrow and how to use them.Thank you sir.
Absolutely! Glad to help 😃🔧
Love these kind of videos. Bearings are fascinating.
Glad you like them! They are fascinating! Very important too 😀
Excellent explanation and demonstration video Shaun!
Glad you enjoyed it man! I have been waiting to hear your thoughts. Appreciate 😀🔧
Excellent!!! Thanks for share!!!
Thank you no problem 😃
Thank you for making this process look easy. I am trying to build up enough courage to attempt to replace bearings on a GM 8.5 with a G80 locker, as it has a howling sound from 40mph.
No problem! You can do it! You will need another video on how to check back lash and pinion depth if you don't know how to do that. Also you may need a video for removing and installing the carrier and pinion and axle shaft components for best results. Someday I will make a video covering that stuff also. Sorry I don't have it now. I wanted to cover the bearings for now and some methods I use. Its simple for me now, but it wasn't at first like anything else. There are a lot of process to cover with axle. The are complicated in they change the direction of motion, but they are also very old devices and simple if you can grasp the concepts of how everything inside works together. It's very doable with time and patience. Clear as mud right? I hope that all helps you sort things out 😃🔧
@@EasyFix. I don’t think I could get my hands around measuring back lash and pinion depth, I am looking to swap out the bearings, and changing pinion and ring gears, already have the parts. The pinion and ring gear may be incorrect, was not sure what identifying numbers to look for. Regards
@@jagriv5659 If you are changing bearings- most of the time if you use oem or timken, the original shims are all that is needed to keep same or very similar pinion depth and ring gear backlash. It all needs to be checked and verified after bearing replacement though. In my experience it is usually right in the correct range. If it is not though it all needs to come apart and the process started over. If you are replacing ring and pinion gears for any reason- the pinion depth and backlash measurements will change, so the entire shim placement needs to be setup to get it correct. Using "dummy" bearings is helpful for setting up these measurements in the axle. Sometimes you need to assemble and disassemble several times to get it correct 😃🔧
Well explained! I hope I never have to do it to my vehicle but with these step by step instructions I’m sure I could do it. 😁
Thank you! These repairs don't happen very often thankfully. Im glad you liked it, it was a fun one to make😀🔧
I see what you mean,well I have 2019 Honda Accord and everything started from hearing vibrations sounds. I went to the dealership and I got diagnosed with worn tires so I bought top of the line Michelin tires and awful noise was still there. I thought maybe if I drive it for a month it will go away. I went back to the Honda dealership and they told me the same bad tires are making the sound. So after just two months I have spent another 1200$ for the tires and guess what noise is still there. Noise is getting very annoying now,gas pedal is vibrating with acceleration.
It seems to me that mechanics don’t really have time to diagnose the real problem. I would really like to bring a car to someone who knows what he is doing. So I would be really grateful if you can somehow give me a hint where are you working
I would recommend taking it back to the dealership but not before speaking with the service manager or general manager. You have invested in them and have no resolution. Those two managers are your best bet for a revolution. They should be able to figure it out for you and offer a discount from the amount of money you already needlessly spent. That is probably the best bet. If the manager is not helpful i would find the best shop in town and start at square one. I'm sure your problem isn't hard to find. But the best shop will always produce the best results. 😀🔧
Very detailed and awesome video!!! I done already went ahead and bought an entire used differential but that's before I watched your video!!! I wish I had just bought the rebuild kit and did it myself. I have howling from my rear diff after breaking a 3rd axle, I think its finally time for a swap. Awesome video again 🙌🙌🙌
Oh man! Sounds like you need back-up parts possibly anyways? Maybe you can save that the differential on the shelf you purchased for the future. Is this an off-road buggy? Glad to help out either way! 😃🔧
@@EasyFix. I think I'm going to have to use it. Its an 06 Dodge charger SRT8. But the old one I feel comfortable to rebuild after watching this
Cool! I haven't done one of those so I can't speak to it. I feel like they need some special tools to make it happen.
I learned a lesson to put the pinion nut back on, thread it so it doesn't take any pressure from the press, and then press the pinion out. This way, if it falls, the nut will stop it from going through the bearing separator. Mine hit the floor because the separator broke, got damaged and I had to buy a new pinion and ring--an expensive mistake.
Great tip! 😀
Great video! Thanks for creating and showing how this is done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😃🔧
Nice work. I would like to offer an alternate way to remove the inner race from the bearing cones. If you take a torch and apply heat to the race with it upside down usually the race will just fall off. You can also put them in the oven to about 250 degrees and they will drop into place on the carrier or pinion. The way you did it works too 😁
I agree. Excellent method! I should have put it in the video. I was attempting to show the interference fit of the parts and how much pressure works. How mechanical force with different simple methods will remove and install press fit bearings 😀🔧
Feel like I can tackle any bearing with the tools in my garage! Although you make buying a press seem like a good idea : )
Awsome! It can absolutely be done with simple tools and concepts and time, no problem😀🔧
Without a press, I would never pound bearings on like that. Much better if no press is available is to put the pinion gear or carrier in the freezer for a couple of hours, throw the bearings in the oven, no preheat, set at 400 degrees and 25 minutes. I use welding gloves and can install bearings in as little as 5 seconds, sometimes may need a little soft hammer persuasion and takes 30 seconds.
You have a great method! I have also used it and it works great. However, we should have a race and see whose method is faster. Then, we should also have a long term test to see if either bearing outlasts the other 😉😀
I agree that the heating/cooling method is more elegant, but, like you, I’ve pounded on lots of bearings with no ill effects. It’s all about applying force to the correct race, as you show in the video.
totally 💯. Thanks for commenting! I think any method is great. I truly do. Doing it one way only to be correct, is incorrect. It's more of a whatever method works best for you type thing. All types of these bearings and races have been installed with great success long before basic or hight tech heating and cooling methods were available. Press fitting is weird at first no doubt, but with experience, simple to install, simple to remove, once understood with good tools and practices 😃 @@calebcourteau
@@EasyFix. would this method be similar for a 97 Ranger? I hear whining or howling from 20-45 mph and am assuming its the pinion bearings
@andrewrodriguez8492 It will work. There's nothing wrong with tapping them on with a piece of pipe and a hammer. Just don't hit the bearing. Stay on the bearing race. The biggest problem you might have is crushing the new crush sleeve. Sometimes, they require around 350-400 ft/lbs before they begin to crush. Then....they crush super easy after that. You can easily accidentally crush the sleeve too much. Whenever possible, I use a solid spacer and shim kit instead of the crush sleeve. If I have to use a crush sleeve, I crush it in a press,just a tad bit, before I install it. Makes it a lot easier. You may want to buy an extra crush sleeve just in case you mess up the first one. Good luck.👍
I'm getting a lot of help from your teachings to repair my kun25 hilux And right now I'm working on my pinion.
Excellent! good luck on your project 😃😃
Great video! I've got the same pulling separator, press, and seal drivers! They are great! I regularly cobble together the separator tool to use on press-fit parts on vacuum pumps. If you're creative, it can be configured to do all sorts of things. I wonder if there are any videos you've made that go into choosing shims and setting the preload for the pinion bearing?
The tools have been really helpful for me too! I haven't made a set up video on the bearings but that is a great idea. There is a lot of measurement and theory to it. I will put on my to do list. Thank you😀🔧
This video shows us shade tree mechanics how to do the right thing - the wrong way! I'll be pressing on the diff carrier bearings for my new LSD in my 2009 2.5 swapped miata with an old race, a BFH, and some confidence. Thanks buddy!
No problem! Glad to help. They can seem mysterious sometimes until you see it done a few times, and a few different ways. Good luck on your project 😃🔧
I've always liked your explanations, this one was a helpful review. Pinion bearings in particular are intimidating because of all the discussion around crush sleeves and contact patterns. It sounds like seasoned general mechanics avoid that by getting replacement OEM bearings of the exact size and reusing the original sleeve. Likewise if axial preload is already in spec they avoid too much fiddling to adjust backlash. It would be possible to spend hours doing this and still not get it right.
Thanks man! I am glad you like it. Making my day over here 😃. Very True. Everything has to be verified afterwards. I check pinion depth, back lash, and gear pattern after installed. In my experience it usually works out great using the old shims. There have been a couple times I needed to remove everything and start over again with dummy bearings and different shims because the pattern was incorrect or the pinion depth was off. Both those times were related to cheap bearing choices, so i attributed those to minor differences in bearings and the need to use different shims than came from the factory 😃🔧
Don’t be too intimidated . there’s tons and tons and tons of information available and to be honest with you I’m not a mechanic . I’ve never even open the differential and messed with it at all before I literally just do work on my truck as issues come up but I just did my pinion and carrier bearings and I didn’t even have to grind anything.. I have no press or anything I just use my Dykes to cut the cages off I took a handheld chisels that I have and I tapped the rest of that bearing housing off by tapping it off ( also in my Rush and possibly a few beers don’t make the mistake I did and put the wrong Bearing on the pinion gear 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ It Took took a little bit of effort but nothing that I couldn’t handle and I’m pretty small. On reinstall I put the carrier and the pinion gear in the freezer overnight and then I heated up the bearings in the air fryer /convection oven ( no bullshit), I did 225° or something like that for about 20 minutes . They literally popped right on it wasn’t difficult at all. My biggest issue was getting the inner bearing race seated in the differential but I did everything while my rear ended was still on the truck and I was in the garage on the ground. I even managed to do the crush collar no problem. I use the impact until I had no backlash but zero rotational resistance and then I use a breaker bar jack handle as an extension and sat down on the ground and use the leaf springs put my hands on and my feet to push down the breaker bar and I was able to get it to go…again a lot easier than people said And how some of the videos that I watched made it seem … … but there’s so much information available and there’s all kinds of ways to get around stuff…. And I ain’t got a press no nothing like that …I was absolutely able to get all the bearings off and put the new ones on .... i I was able to crush the crushes collar like I said them it’s pretty small girl and I manage the whole entire job including a the axle bearings as well. You just have to have a rotational torque wrench an inch pounds and a dial indicator
@@Truthandloveistheonlyway_4ever Nice work! There are many ways to do the same operation in repairs sometimes. I am glad you found what worked for you with youtube! It is truly an excellent resource for ideas and entertainment. By far my favorite source. Thanks for your comment, I am glad you got your project done 😃🔧
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Killing it bro. keep it up. awesome vid. so helpful
Thank you! Appreciate it, glad to help out 😀🔧
It sure helped me on my dana 35 thanks for ur tips an tricks Man ur the bomb
No problem man! Glad to help out 😃🔧
I was using a bearing splitter (the tool he used to catch the lip of the bearing race) with a big 55 ton air powered press to pull the pinion bearing off so I could change the shim to adjust the pinion. I didn't cut the cage and remove the roller bearings because I was to reuse the bearing. I apparently didn't get the splitter up under the lip of the bearing race and it exploded. Luckily I was not hit by any of the shrapnel. One piece went through the roof of the metal warehouse style building I was in. I like the puller used in this video better.
Wow I am glad you are ok. Any tool can be dangerous, presses are scary when used wrong. They produce a lot of force.
Outstanding!
Thank you kindly 😃🔧
GREAT VIDEO!! I have a 98 Toyota 4runner, 2 wheel drive. The differential is pretty noisy at high speeds. I removed it and looked at it and it looks almost perfect! I know it has over a 1/2 a million miles on. I'm just gonna order a bearing kit and replace all the bearings! THANKS!!!
No way that is amazing! Probably do the axle bearing's too while in there if you decide to all in 😀
@@EasyFix. I will, Thanks again!
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I enjoyed watching your video
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. A lot of experience went into it and It was a fun one to make too 😃
great editing!!
Thank you! 😃🔧
This is a kool video I'm working on a jeep TJ Dana 35 spicer
Oh nice! legendary axle 😃🔧
Wow that looks easy af ty😊
No problem 😀🔧
Excellent!
Many thanks! Glad to help out 😃🔧
Another awesome video
Thank you!! Really appreciate that 😃😃🔧
I’m about to work on my Toyota pick up 1994. I hope it goes well
Good luck on your project 😃😃
Thank you Nick Fix Here.
No problem! Glad to help Nick 😃🔧
Wonderful technology love it
I agree 💯! Old school 😃😃
Great video!!
Thank you! Glad to help 😀🔧
Hello I'm having same problem. My question is, if I'm going going to replace all bearings and seals, can I still using the same shims?? And also I need to adjust the carrier after replacing bearings??
Generally speaking if you use the oem bearings that came out of your vehicle the back lash and pinion depth with be really close to "in range" of the specifications. It doesn't always work though so you should always double check the settings and do a gear contact pattern check before and after 😃🔧
Muchas gracias por tu idea
¡De nada! No hay problema encantado de ayudar 😃🔧
Excelente gracias 👌
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piece of old pipe works good for installing pinion bearing also heating the bearing and freezing the pinion sometimes makes them fall into place and when the temp equalizes its a tight fit
💯 Great tips man 😃
Good work
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Thank you very much sir
Most welcome😃😃
Getting ready to tackle my first 7.5” GM diff change. Would you have a video showing the process to find the proper pinion spacer? Just curious, once you get the pinion bearing on, if the spacer is wrong, what’s the best method to get the bearing back off to change the spacer and try again?
I don't have the video you need. Look up videos on how to make a set of dummy bearings to aid in setting up the pinion depth and gear backlash. With dummy bearings it's easier because the bearings slide on and off easily to test out different thickness shims 😀
This is a great, informative video, thank you! I do have a question, though. What are your thoughts on freezing one part and heating the bearing before assembly? (Like for instance, putting the pinion gear into the freezer overnight, and heating the bearing to maybe 200 degrees?) Thank you again!
Thanks! That could work just fine. Im not sure but i think the bearing might have to be hotter than that. Give it a try 😀
I really enjoy watching your videos, professional work. Where is your shop located and what state? I would like to bring my Honda to you
Thank you! I am glad you like the channel! I have never had anyone ask me to work on their ride from youtube. I am very flattered! I can not help in that way, but if you ever need any advise, send a comment and I will do my best to point you in the right direction 😃🔧
I've heard if you heat the bearings to 200 deg in the oven they'll just fall into place. great info thanks!
Great tip! 😃🔧
Got a jeep patriot 4x4 manual, hear the same noise but gotten loud. It's a CV diff and curious if you had encountered any of them to replace bearing
Cv-Axles go bad for sure. They are a wear item given enough time. Typical symptoms of a cv-axle are, clunking/snapping while turning or while accelerating under load. Bearing/grinding type noises are not typical at all for a cv-axle. You might want to check everything out again to pinpoint your problem. You could have a wheel bearing bad, those are very common and most likely with your symptom. Here is a video with a wheel bearing simple test I call the "shake and spin test". Helps easily locate bad wheel bearings. You should check all the wheels and compare to each other. You may find one or more bad bearings 😃🔧 kzhead.info/sun/odBwk7lqrnp4i58/bejne.html
My vehicle is 1993 Cherokee (XJ) with 4WD. I’m going to change the front Dana 30 open differential to an Eaton Detroit Truetrac + check pinion bearings (going to change carrier bearings for certain). I don’t have access to a press, but have shell style bearing remover. Do you have suggestions for installing the new bearings without a press?
There are several other options in the video you could try. Pressing parts together can be done with a hammer. You would need to find a spacer with correct ID, OD, and Depth. You could even use one of the old bearing inner races to accomplish this. I have used large 3/4" sockets in the past on side bearings also with success. Just make sure they fit and do not damage the bearing cage or rollers, and make sure they have the proper ID to clear the bearing surface on the differential case. I hope that helps 😃🔧
I'm working on the 1985 chevy caprice classic the rear differential the pinion bearing can you give an idea how to take it out and the torque specs please thanks
I think you have a GM 7.5" or 8.5" axle. Here is a video I found for you on youtube for your specific car. There was a decent amount of search results so you should find more if you need it. I don't have a video on that specific application but that axle is pretty popular so that should help with finding information and parts 😃😃kzhead.info/sun/lqezncuRpqeqgpE/bejne.html
Good Video
Thank you! Glad to help 😀🔧
Is there a reason why you didn't apply heat to one and cold to the other so they slide together Without force and make the interference fit when they return to room temperature?
Those methods can work well also. Sorry i didn't show them 😀🔧
@@EasyFix. Yessir I just wasn't sure if maybe there was a reason it wouldn't work. So, generally speaking, yes if I'm only Replacing pinion bearings and Carrier bearings then do I need a dial indicator and all that stuff? Or can I just put it back together the way it was and call it good? Chevrolet C10 10 bolt 8.5
Generally speaking if you use the exact bearing brand that method will work. Check the backlash before and after though to be sure you didn't make a change 😀
Set your press blocks on their side and you can fit your part between. Put them in a slight "A" configuration instead of an "H" and they won't fall over as easy. You can also space them up with sockets that are the same length.
yup some setup would be needed for pressing 😃
Good day! Watching your video. You are a great teacher. I own a 2015 CTS Cadillac and need (2) pinion bearings. Is this considered to be a rear differential but a different name? What is the typical cost for this? I’m being told to go through the dealership. What is y’all’s opinion?
Hi I am so sorry for the late reply. The rear pinion is in a smaller housing on your Cadillac vs the truck on the video. Sometimes there is also a viscous coupler attached to the front of yours to allow awd operation. The viscous coupler allows slippage between front and rear axles around corners. (Always make sure your tires are the exact same size or you will wear this unit out prematurely.) Most times on cars like yours they sell the axles and viscous units as complete units together or separate. So because of that the ring and pinion bearings are not commonly repaired on a lot of cars. It can be done, but swapping out the rear diff as a complete part is more common because of parts availability usually. Only the dealer has access to the new assembly part(s) usually. Normally the aftermarket would offer parts replacement for axles. But yours is unique enough that options are much more limited. Usually aftermarket shops can find and swap it out with used assembly as an option. Sorry I don't have the best answer for you. 😃🔧
Thank you very much for your response!! I’m seeing that it is a hard find. The dealership is so expensive. Other years around mine have a recall. So mad at them for not recalling this part.
i bet!
i stand it up on blocks the press works just fine
hi my name is Ramon I saw your video pressing the bearings in how much will you sell oh make me want one of those black bars to press the bearings in like the pinion and the other wheel bearing you have two different sizes will you make them and sell them I'll be very terrific
I don't make and sell tools. But you could make them or have a welding shop make them. All you need is the right size metal to make the tool for your own needs. Once you find your size and length, you may be able to search amazon/ebay and find what you need. I have even used thick wall exhaust pipe with good results a couple times 😃🔧
Oxy cutting tip, on fairly hard, heat a red hot dot on the race and it will fall off. Heat the bearing or race in a hot clean oil bath and the bearing will drop on, you can tap with a pin punch to check. Oil between the bearing race and shaft is ok.
Good tips! Lubrication between press fit parts usually goes ok. But by design the machined parts have an inference and a tight fit and are forced together without lubrication to ensure they dont spin on the inner or outer races. I like to stick with no lubrication method because of that design. its not worth having a problem to speed things up during assembly 😀
I have a question. I am new to pick ups and just bought a 87 f250 and while spinning the rear drive shaft the passenger wheel will lock up and freeze the drive shaft too. When i spin the wheel it doesn't happen. Would that be a bearing issue or a ring and pinon issue? Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks in advance. I haven't taken the rear diff cover off because i am not sure what all i should look for. I found this problem while changing the clutch and flywheel. So now its parked till i have time to look at it more throughly.
Does it have posi-traction? Maybe that is engaging when only one wheel is spinning??
Working on a fwd cobalt , lsd install
Very nice😀🔧
I was waiting for your procedure on Bearing preload very comprehensive but this part was completely missed disappointing is the honest feedback I hope that helps you otherwise very good video
Sorry for that. This video is about getting the bearings on and off. Pinion preload is simple but technical and requires an entire video to explain it correctly. I will make if for you someday 😃🔧
Who do you add or subtract shims after you install the pinion barring?
If the shims are under the main bearing, the bearing will usually need removal and it will be destroyed to change the shim. So if you need to set up your pinion depth, a "dummy bearing" is a great way and can be made out of a seperate second bearing, so that you can install and remove it as many times as you like until you get the proper shim size. Then once you do determine your shim size you can install the replacement bearing for your pinion with the shim you determined you need to use. The dummy bearing's ID slightly is slightly bigger where it slides over the pinion, so they can easily be installed and removed by sliding it off by hand. The inside needs to be sanded to do this and it's fairly easy with the right tool. There are some videos on youtube how to do it if you search 😃😃
What is that your using to drive home the carrier bearing? Where did you get that?
I put a ton of links for tools and parts in the video in the description. That tool was a Seal/Race installer kit: amzn.to/37PEJpn 😃🔧
How did pull out the race that is still on the differential ?
I uses punches like these. I prefer the big punch if it works. Makes everything easier 😃🔧 Punch set: amzn.to/3Mba18Y Punch large: amzn.to/3xxbd2o
I have a 2000 lincoln ls trying to figure the easiest way to replace the ring and pinion in the rear diff?
They are usually pretty involved no matter the model you are working on. Similar to engine tear down. Requires a fair amount of work to get at all the components 😃
@@EasyFix. yeah so I've seen pretty much the whole rear has to be dropped smh lol
Yup that sounds about right. Well it's a big job, but it is also just nuts and bolts. If you have time and space it is doable. Hopefully you can plan your repair and are not in a rush 😃
I have an f350 2022 I'm a hot shot. My abs light hill start assisting light collision assisting light Comes on And cruise control and lane assistant. And drive mode All go out. I've got to pull over and turn the truck Off to reset. To get everything to work sometimes you will go a 100 miles are longer and come back on. To get to the Ford dealership. They're telling me it's the rear rim needs to be replaced. They found a lot of shavings. Does that sound about right for all that to be happening because of the rear end? Or am I getting scammed over? Thank you
Took it to a Ford dealership. The Rear end needs to be replaced. Had a lot of metal shavings in it.
Sorry you are having trouble. I am not exactly sure. But based on your description it is very possible the rear axle needs a tear down and rebuild of the bearings. Your abs speed sensor looks like it is in the rear axle, if there are shavings in the rear axle fluid, they are most likely throwing off the speed sensor reading by attaching to the magnetic speed sensor. That is most likely starting the electronic part of the problem. To stop the shavings it would make sense that axle repair may be needed in that case. It is hard and impossible to tell exactly what is going on remotely, but it does sound like you may have a bad rear axle. Ask to see the rear axle fluid. That will answer all the questions most likely 😃🔧
GRRRRREAT VIDEO! That 1969 bearing is a Timken that's why.
Thank you! That old differential ran great and got amazing gas mileage relatively speaking. 20-24 highway mpg from a 440! It was very slow out of the hole. Only removed to install a posi-traction and a 3.55 gear ratio. More fun. Less MPG'S 😀🔧
@@EasyFix.Awesome, hope you will shoot or shot a video of the posti-traction install. That would be fun to watch. Thanks!
I should be able to do that soon! Great idea 😀🔧
What about freezing the pinion or carrier and baking or deep frying the bearing? Every video I saw that did that, they were able to just drop the hot bearing right onto the frozen shaft with no tools needed to press it on.
Heating and Cooling interference parts usually works great also! Many methods will work 😃😃
hellow, i have a problem with the diff setting. I installed new bearings on a used diff like u did, only that i used loctite for bearings in between. When put the differential in in the case it is not on the same place as with the old bearings. The diff has the nuts on sides(and not the shims), for backlash and preload adjustment. These nuts are not on the same marks as the old bearings had them. So now i wonder should not the new bearings be the same size as the old ones, or is there some loctite creating problems? I m considering to use a press to create pressure on those bearings, maybe there is some loctite betwen the metal. Or is it always like this, that the new bearings need different adjustment ? help and ty
I wouldn't recommend any lock tight for any press fit parts like bearings in axles. With that said, it is probably ok and probably acted at lubrication and didn't cause the problem- if i were to guess. You will likely need to adjust the side bearing nuts until you get your ring and pinion gear backlash correct. If you can do that you might be ok. What kind of vehicle/axle do you have?
@@EasyFix. its a tractor diff,
Hmmm well all the similar principles should apply if it is a press fit bearing. Are the bearings the same ID, OD, Width? Same manufacturer? Maybe something is off by a few thousands of an inch. If all parts are good and pressed on correctly, sometimes a slight tap of the hammer can help get them started in the housing. Sometimes the housing will be spread by the differential slightly when installed. So if you triple check everything and it should fit but it won't.....it may need some slight and careful force. Once started it should work its way back in steadily, predictably, and even until seated fully. Once seated caps can be installed and torqued. Then test to make sure it spins correctly and pinion depth and backlash are correct :)
@@EasyFix. just to let u know, i ruined my diff case =). I pressed on the bearings ends a bit to hard, and it bent so much that the inner gears cant spin anymore. Got a new one, for now is going fine, the settings are different because of o new casing, i didnt use loctite on the bearings this time. I had to spend a lot of money, to learn something =) And also this, i had problems when torquoing the ring gear on the differential. The ring gear has blind holes and i did not know u have to apply threadlocker in the hole treads otherwise it gets pushed out by the air,,,, so mistake after mistake =) but i m learning, i just hope the ring gear does not unscrewe since the bolts were torqued at least 3 times because of reinstalling.
A question can I start the Jeep on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 v8 without the drive shaft to see if the noise is coming from the transfer case or the drive shaft cuz I have no drive shaft in and I took it out cuz it was making noises like creaking noises so I'm wondering since I took that out and make the noise with the transit case if it is a Transit case but could I start the truck without the drive shaft in it and put it in drive front ?
You could probably drive with out the front or rear shaft for testing purposes as long as there is a bolt on flange at the transfer case. If there is no bolt on flange for the rear shaft at the transfer case for example, a lot of fluid will come out 😀🔧
Process of elimination is a great way to test if you are having trouble pinpointing the culprit easily 😀🔧
@@EasyFix. so basically to find out what the problem is if it's a drive shaft or the transit case take out the drive shaft starter up put her in drive and see if the noise goes away if the noise don't go away when the tribes out that means it's the transit case?
@@EasyFix. I wish you could listen to the video of it lol
I prefer to listen when everything is spinning to pinpoint the culprit. Catch it making noise type of thing. The best way to do it is to use a chassis ear. You can clip a microphone onto the transfer case and the axles and the wheel bearings. Its the best and safest way to do while everything is spinning. You can hear everything perfectly and make a quick determination of any suspect part. You can also switch between wheel bearings to compare and quickly diagnose any wheel bearing also. Here it is, it is also linked in the video description 😃🔧 Chassis Ears: amzn.to/2Ltl1SD
How do I find out what gear racial my differential is
Mark the tires and the driveshaft. Slowly spin the driveshaft by hand with both rear wheels off the ground. Count the revolutions of the pinion compared to one full tire revolution. 4.1 full revolutions of the pinion/driveshaft to one full tire turn means you have a 4.1 axle gear ratio inside 😀🔧
I went to change my gear lube today in my sterling 10.25 and I though the truck was running fine, I saw the carrier was cracked all the way around. :( If I buy a loaded carrier off ebay, can I just bolt it in without any know how or special tools?
Oh wow! Cracks are no good! You might be able to do that. But i would be prepared in case it doesn't work out that way. If it went in, and pinion depth and backlash were correct it would be pretty lucky. But it is possible 😀
@@EasyFix. Yeah, after doing some more research, it seems like I'd have to get pretty lucky. At least I found a good used LS carrier to replace my cracked open one, locally for hundred bucks! I know enough now, to check for correct pattern and see what happens, I have a feeling I'll have to pull the pinion, get a crush sleeve eliminator and a stack of spacers and figure it out. If I have to do that, I'll upgrade my first gen sterling, to the 2nd gen long pinion and replace the bearings, with the help of a machine shop I guess.
Wow you are really modifying things! Pretty cool but make sure it's all correct. Sometimes those parts are all strong enough, they are just worn out. Replacement with correct parts will always be easier and faster. Which ever way you go, good luck on your project :)
im working on 03 f350 wondering whats difference in the usa bearings vs yukon bearings? anybody?
You could try looking for some pictures in those kits online at various sources. Many times they do use timken or Koyo bearings to make their kits 😀🔧
Trying to fix may 1996 suburban gears. Don’t know what gears to go with yet.
Anything will work. I like Drive Train Specialists. You can get really good gears and kits with timken bearings 😃
I have a 04 Chevy Trailblazer that has a growling noise coming from the front differential. I bought another diff. from a junk yard and put it on and it also had a growling noise. So, I took it off and cracked it open. The bearings on the side of the gear housing were bad so i replaced them both. I put everything back together and i still have the growling noise, but not as bad. This job is a hard job to do so im hoping it might be an inner axle shaft bearing, something that i won't have to take the whole thing off again. Can you help me?
Most likely that front axle fluid had metal in it and if so, it spreads it throughout the housing and could have destroyed more bearings inside. I would replace all bearings. Another option would be to return it to the junk yard until you get a good one. Giant pain either way, but hang in there. Repairs suck sometimes, but it is "just nuts and bolts" 😃🔧
@@EasyFix. I found out what the problem was. It's the spider gears inside the gear housing. I've got to order a "Spider Gear Kit." Thank you for taking the time to answer back.
No problem. Let me how the third try goes. Hopefully better. Hang in there. Cars suck 😀🔧
@@EasyFix. Done with the 3rd try. So, It's still making the noise. Let's recap... Inside the front diff. i've replaced the 2 outer bearings and races on the housing, I've replaced the spider gears and the bearings they sit on. I really thought i had it this time. I'm stumped on this one bud. When it's in 2wd the only thing that turns inside the diff. is the spider gears, intermediate shaft and the cv axles. The only time anything else turns is when it's in 4wd. So, WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING WRONG HERE?
@@EasyFix. Remember back when we were kids and we would tape playing cards to our bicycles to get that motorcycle sound? Well that's what this sounds like and it sounds like it's coming from inside the front differential. Stumped. l don't know what else to do? This was my 3rd time taking the diff. off and i'm not doing it again.
A have a 07 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 2 wheel drive
Nice 😀
I got the same car with the same problem. What all did you have to buy, how much all together did it cost you?
I listed parts in the description that I used. I think it was a $250 yukon 9.75" kit. Everything needs to be inspected inside. I ended up using some odds and ends to complete my project along with some synthetic fluid, RTV sealer, New differential cover and some cover bolts 😃
Thanks
Good luck with your project 😃🔧
Heat also works well on those inner races. Get the bearings out, lol propane torch on the race and tap it off with a punch
Great trick 😃🔧
You need to make sure grease gets out to axle bearings by jacking up both sides of axle to get grease to outer tube. Had one that had heavy load in box and didn't do thst ended up burninv up new axle bearings.
Really? Wow. I have never experienced that or heard of that until now. When fluid level in any axle is full it is higher than the bottom of the inner tube. That fluid will flow from gravity immediately while topping off axle fluid to the end of the tube. Usually the level is about 1/2" or so from bottom of tube and goes right up to the seal lip or higher. Usually if an axle is removed fluid drips out over the seal. But--- if the axle wasn't level and filled, it could be low and not enough fluid would make its way into axle possibly and could cause a bad axle bearing like you have seen. That too bad that happened. Thats a weird one 😀🔧
@Easy Fix doesn't take long and keeps from having bearing issue, all the shops i worked in did this, then you can check level to make sure it's correct.
Differential grease moves slowly, this way you make sure lube is out to both axle bearings and then uou can get correct lube level in differential. Been reapiring cars for fifty years plus.
Why am I having such a hard time getting to zero end play. I broke both a half in beaker bar and the 3/4 in breaker bar today. I still couldn’t even get to zero end play on this customers diff today. I oiled tf out of all races and bearing and had the right shim, I know I installed the crush sleeve but I still have so much end play
I am not sure what is going on there. But I will say I have also broken 1/2" breaker bars on some! Some crush sleeves are incredibly stiff. I have found that a 1/2" impact works best for me because of this. The 1/2" still struggles on some, but it does get the job done. When I am approaching zero end play, I am bumping the trigger and very slowly walking the nut to zero. Once at zero, I test the rotating torque of the pinion. Sometimes I need to fine tune until the spec is met by going tighter. Seems to work good for me. Not always the ideal way to do it. But it saves breaker bars on certain crush sleeves 😃🔧
Can you use heat to slide bearing on ?
Temperature difference methods can work great. Cold is a better method to use for a new bearing because it won't damage the grease. You could cool it and help it fit better from it shrinking slightly. I prefer pressing in, to heat. Heat can damage the grease in the bearing😃🔧
@@EasyFix. thanks
@@mikimiki195 Yup no problem. Good luck with your project.
What is the name of the exact tool used to cut the bearings?
Cut off whee airl: amzn.to/3vg48Ra Cut off wheel electric: amzn.to/3EsjMx6 Cut off wheel Milwaukee: amzn.to/3jGfoRz
Press fit =/= interference fit. Press fit the od of the shaft is the same size as the id of the bearing. Interference fit the id of the bearing is smaller than the od of the shaft. It requires heat to remove and install.
Thanks for the tips 😃
how do you remove the pinion races?
I use a long punch set. I have an extra long punch for hard to reach areas. More links in the description if you need them 😃 Punch set: amzn.to/3Mba18Y Punch large: amzn.to/3xxbd2o
I need to change the pinion bearings
There should be some searchable videos on youtube for removing your specific Toyota "3rd member" style axle 😀
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could've used same method used on pinion shaft bearing... By dropping socket inside the axle hole and then the bolt pushing against the socket.
Yes! If you can get the bearing splitter securely around the bearing and place the splitter on the press plates that will work great 😃🔧
Hey I'm doing the front differential bearings on a VW Touareg. Is tapping the bearing or putting it on the press is preferred? I see many shops takes their time and slowly tap in the bearing and not using the shop press. Why is that? Would the press put too much stress on ring gear housing?
I am not sure on the VW front differential. I have not done one. Technically you can press a part together with a hammer, and sometimes it is faster that way. A press accomplishes the task with less sweat equity for sure. I am not sure the pros and cons between hammering and pressing on that vehicle front differential though. I am sorry! 😃🔧
Does a 2.73 pinion use a shim
All pinions are different. The shim is to control the depth into the axle for gear pattern contact. But most pinions have a shim. The 2.73 i was working on did have a shim originally 😀🔧
Freeze the pinion and heat the bearing to 400 degrees and you can put them on by hand
True. Great tip. Many ways to cook an egg 🍳🪺😃
Not the best method but he got the job done.
Interference fit parts can be forced together in many different ways successfully 😀🔧
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Video to install pinion and rear bearing? Then gasket and yoke??😢
Yup. Some pinions need new crust washers also 😃
Wait. No shims on the carrier bearings?
This one had shims on the cup side to determine the carriers location.