How to change the rear axle seal in a 2001 tracker?
How to change the rear axle seal in a 2001 tracker?
Put the wheel speed sensor aside. Attach the bearing removal tool to two of the lug nut studs and secure with the lug nuts. Remove the axle shaft by sliding the hammer quickly against the stop; repeat the process until the axle shaft and bearing are loose and can be removed from the axle housing.
What’s the axle ratio on a Chevy tracker?
It states that ratios are 4.875 manual and 5.125 automatic. But in the Grand Vitara tech specs (I guess all Grand Vitara’s are V6’s) it states 4.30 manual and 4.875 automatic. Not sure if I’m just stupid, confused or tired (its 12 minutes past midnight, and I’ve been reading this site for hours).
How to weld a Vitara tracker 4wd differential?
In order to get a good weld, I cleaned the differential really well then used a small propane torch to pre-heat up the differential parts and remove any cleaner so it would weld better and not crack.
Can a C clip be replaced on a Vitara tracker?
It wasn’t too bad to clean up the splines. About 5 minutes with a needle file got them ground down enough to slide back into the side gear easily. A replacement c clip on this axle was actually REALLY hard to find.
How do you replace an oil seal protector?
Inspect the oil seal protector for damage and replace as necessary. Pick a seal install for the set that fits the internal and external diameter of the seal as close as possible. Set the seal into position on the axle housing and tap the seal installer with a hammer. Drive the seal into the axle until it sits flat with the axle housing.
What to do if your axle bearing comes out?
Using a axle bearing remover and a slide hammer that bearing will come out in a matter of seconds. if you have a bad axle bearing you should be able to hear some rear end noise while driving. anyways it’s beer time https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bullsh… Loading…
Put the wheel speed sensor aside. Attach the bearing removal tool to two of the lug nut studs and secure with the lug nuts. Remove the axle shaft by sliding the hammer quickly against the stop; repeat the process until the axle shaft and bearing are loose and can be removed from the axle housing.
Inspect the oil seal protector for damage and replace as necessary. Pick a seal install for the set that fits the internal and external diameter of the seal as close as possible. Set the seal into position on the axle housing and tap the seal installer with a hammer. Drive the seal into the axle until it sits flat with the axle housing.
Using a axle bearing remover and a slide hammer that bearing will come out in a matter of seconds. if you have a bad axle bearing you should be able to hear some rear end noise while driving. anyways it’s beer time https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bullsh… Loading…
How do you replace the differential fill plug?
Remove the wheel and tire and set them aside. Place the drain pan under the differential. Rotate the differential fill plug counterclockwise with the 3/8-inch-drive ratchet and remove it from the differential cover. Rotate the drain plug counterclockwise with the 3/8-inch-drive ratchet until loose.
