How to do ring and pinion change on Silverado Sierra?
How to do ring and pinion change on Silverado Sierra?
Step 22: Use large pipe wrench and clamp onto yolk where drive shaft came off of and then break the pinion nut loose. The pinion nut was a 1 ¼ on my truck. Step 23: Take nut off and pull off yolk. Both are in the picture. Step 24: Put nut back on and use the sledge hammer to knock the pinion out.
How to set up ring and pinion gear?
Ring and Pinion Gear Set Up To install your ring and pinion gears and/or differential correctly, it is critical to torque your bolts and set your preload and backlash correctly. The following table contains the proper specifications for all popular axles.
How do you install a pinion shaft on a Chevy?
Following the procedure detailed in Chapter 6, install the pinion with the gear and bearing assembled and loaded into the housing. To set the pinion depth, install a new outer pinion bearing, without a crush sleeve, over the new pinion shaft. Use gear oil to lubricate the original pinion yoke washer. You should also prelube the bearings.
How to install a Chevy and GM axle assembly and?
To set the pinion depth, install a new outer pinion bearing, without a crush sleeve, over the new pinion shaft. Use gear oil to lubricate the original pinion yoke washer. You should also prelube the bearings. Step:6 Install Pinion Yoke (Important!)
Step 22: Use large pipe wrench and clamp onto yolk where drive shaft came off of and then break the pinion nut loose. The pinion nut was a 1 ¼ on my truck. Step 23: Take nut off and pull off yolk. Both are in the picture. Step 24: Put nut back on and use the sledge hammer to knock the pinion out.
How to install a new ring and pinion?
1. Clean the new ring and pinion gear set to remove any protective coating and /or packing material. 2. After cleaning, dry all parts with an air supply , making sure to not spin the bearings with compressed air (USE EYE PROTECTION). 3. Inspect the tooth areas of both gears for any small chips that may have occurred during shipping.
How do you replace a pinion seal on a Chevy truck?
Slide the pinion yoke off the pinion shaft and set it aside. Using a small flat screwdriver, bend the outer metal ring of the seal to help loosen it then pry it out of the bore. Pack the cavity behind the seal with lithium grease then install the new seal into the bore.
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.
