How to change the pinion on a Silverado Sierra?
Step 37: If the new bearings for the pinion are not OEM from the dealer, then you will have to knock the old races out using a punch and hammer and install the new ones. Step 38: Make sure proper shim is on the pinion then press on the new bearing. Put on the new crush sleeve and install the pinion into the diff housing.
Why are my pinion bearings not working on my Silverado?
The oil seal behind the yolk wasn’t the right size, and neither one of the pinion bearings worked. They fit the pinion but did not fit the differential housing; the bearing and race OD were too small. Now on to the “How-To” with pictures: it will be as detailed as possible.
Why is my rear differential bearing not working?
This vehicle has a failure of the inner pinion bearing resulting in a jet engine type roar while driving. The failed bearing produced metal particles which warranted replacement of all differential bearings. Watch this video for more information. Thanks! Loading…
How to do a ring and pinion change?
Step 28: Put the shim or shims from the old pinion onto the new one and butt the old bearing back on (that you have honed out), also put the old crush spacer back on and install back into the housing with the other old bearing, yolk, washer and pinion nut. Only tighten up until there is no slack.
Step 37: If the new bearings for the pinion are not OEM from the dealer, then you will have to knock the old races out using a punch and hammer and install the new ones. Step 38: Make sure proper shim is on the pinion then press on the new bearing. Put on the new crush sleeve and install the pinion into the diff housing.
The oil seal behind the yolk wasn’t the right size, and neither one of the pinion bearings worked. They fit the pinion but did not fit the differential housing; the bearing and race OD were too small. Now on to the “How-To” with pictures: it will be as detailed as possible.
Step 28: Put the shim or shims from the old pinion onto the new one and butt the old bearing back on (that you have honed out), also put the old crush spacer back on and install back into the housing with the other old bearing, yolk, washer and pinion nut. Only tighten up until there is no slack.
Why do you need two people for Pinion change?
The Backlash mentioned that you checked in step 14 is why you need two people. Backlash is the amount of space in-between one pinion tooth and two ring gear teeth. So that you get the most accurate pattern, spin the part of the ring gear that is marked up to the pinion gear.