Where are the seals on a rear differential?
Some differentials put these seals just outside the bearings, while others have the seals all the way at the end of the axle tube. Due to different designs, your differential can leak from many different places making it difficult to determine the exact leak location. However, many people find that rear differential leaks are the most common.
How to remove pinion seal from Chevy differential?
Pinion Yoke Removal 1 Remove Pinion Nut A fair amount of torque is required for removing the pinion nut. 2 Remove Yoke A few blows with a soft hammer usually gets the yoke free from the splines. 3 Remove Pinion Seal (Special Tool)
How does a disassembly of a GM differential work?
Once the axle shafts have been removed, you can lift the ring gear and carrier out of the center section. Then the carrier disassembly can commence. Although other components do not have to be aligned, you need to keep the inner pinion bearing properly aligned. This bearing is pressed on and removing the bearing instantly changes alignment.
What should I use to stop a rear differential leak?
Adam-. For a rear differential leak, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc.
Pinion Yoke Removal 1 Remove Pinion Nut A fair amount of torque is required for removing the pinion nut. 2 Remove Yoke A few blows with a soft hammer usually gets the yoke free from the splines. 3 Remove Pinion Seal (Special Tool)
Once the axle shafts have been removed, you can lift the ring gear and carrier out of the center section. Then the carrier disassembly can commence. Although other components do not have to be aligned, you need to keep the inner pinion bearing properly aligned. This bearing is pressed on and removing the bearing instantly changes alignment.
How does the pinion gear work on a GM differential?
In both units the pinion gear uses a crush sleeve to set the preload on the bearings and removing it requires the installation of a new crush sleeve. So, consider this fair warning. Once the axle shafts have been removed, you can lift the ring gear and carrier out of the center section. Then the carrier disassembly can commence.
How can you tell if a Chevy differential is worn?
Try to lift the wheels to determine if there is any movement in the axle. There should be very little. If the wheel moves up and down, the axle bearings are most likely worn or failing. Also check the pinion yoke with the same test, after unbolting the U-joint.
Some differentials put these seals just outside the bearings, while others have the seals all the way at the end of the axle tube. Due to different designs, your differential can leak from many different places making it difficult to determine the exact leak location. However, many people find that rear differential leaks are the most common.
Why is my front diff pinion seal leaking?
Perhaps the seal hardened with age and worn a groove on the yoke. Or the pinion developed significant runout or radial play due to bearing race wear causing looseness and caused the leakage. The seal can be replaced easily but if you have bearing wear causing too much pinion play, bearings have to be replaced too.
Adam-. For a rear differential leak, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc.
Where does the oil leak come from on a GM Truck?
Looks like a new oil leak coming from the pinion seal of front diff which is leaving a 6″ diameter puddle of gear oil after parking overnight.
Is it possible to fix a rear main seal leak?
That’s why, if yours is faulty, a rear main seal leak fix should be at the top of your to-do list. Luckily, fixing the seal is extremely easy with BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. Continue reading below, and stop that leak right in its tracks!
Can a pinion seal cause a differential leak?
Another differential leak could be at the pinion seal. There is a yoke at the front side of the differential, and the surrounding seal can wear out over time. In order to replace the seal, you have to dislodge the yoke and pry out the seal. After that, place a new seal and then attach the yoke to its components.
How do you fix a rear differential leak?
Fixing the rear differential oil leak – resealing with RTV silicone Loosen bolts Prize open case Drain oil Scrape off old gasket sealant with a plastic scraper Clean cover plate Apply sealant (gasket maker or RTV silicone) Place cover back on and hand tighten Fully tighten and leave for 24 hours before filling with oil
What would cause a rear differential to leak?
In most case, age, wear and tear, or excess exposure to harsh weather and elements causes the differential gasket to break or leak. However, in some very rare cases, excessive pressure inside the rear end housing can also lead to pushing the gasket out which can also create a leak.
How much does it cost to repair rear differential seal?
On average, differential repair can range anywhere from $500 to as much as $2,000. The costs will depend on the mechanic, the location (rear and/or front), the significance of the repair, parts being used if the entire differential has to be replaced, where you live and your car’s make and model.
How do you fix a rear seal leak?
The best way to fix a leaking rear main seal is to recondition the seal that’s currently in your vehicle. Adding BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer to your engine oil will allow your rear main seal to be reconditioned as you drive your vehicle in 2 days or less.
How to order remanufactured front and rear differentials?
Perhaps the best part about shopping with us is that the parts will be delivered to your front door and for a lower price than our competitors. Call us today at (719) 725-1559. Our knowledgeable staff can answer all the questions you have regarding our remanufactured differentials.
What kind of rear end Assembly did Chrysler use?
From 1969 to 1974, Chrysler vehicles used a spring-loaded cone assembly called a Borg-Warner Spin-Resistant assembly to provide the locking ability of the differential. Finding one of these rear-end assemblies shouldn’t be difficult.
How does a rear wheel drive differential work?
In the case of a 2-wheel drive vehicle that is rear wheel drive, power exits the transmission through the driveshaft and the driveshaft provides a single input into a differential. Inside the differential that single power input is split into two shafts, the axles, to supply power to both rear wheels.
Perhaps the best part about shopping with us is that the parts will be delivered to your front door and for a lower price than our competitors. Call us today at (719) 725-1559. Our knowledgeable staff can answer all the questions you have regarding our remanufactured differentials.
Can a Sure Grip differential be used for a non Sure Grip axle?
The Sure Grip differential can be used as a direct replacement for the non-Sure Grip within the carrier/bearing limits previously noted. There is an interchange problem with differentials and axles manufactured prior to 1964 (See Part II, Section 1: “Thrust Block Variations”).
Why is the rear differential called a differential?
This very purpose is the reason behind the name ‘differential’—because it can distribute different kinds of speeds to wheels especially during a turn. The pair of driving wheels in a vehicle does not rotate at the same speed during a turn.
How to find differential parts for your application?
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