Finally a video that explains everything I have told multiple shops and spent thousands of dollars fixing things that weren't broken. I know you probably won't even see this but I wanted to thank you. I have an 04 Hummer H2 with the same exact noise. I have spent the last year in and out of shops and now it's to the point of leaking pretty bad too. I am getting ready to drain and replace the fluid just to see if it gets me a few more months. I kinda doubt it, but worth a shot. Again, thank you for helping this old lady figure it out on her own.

My wife helped me put my engine in my 86 chevy, we cussed each other like dogs lol.

@preacherman3926

2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious 😂😂😭😭😩

I found this video to be immensely helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to make it and help people out. This is what God wants us to do for each other.

Thank you for making this video, one of best videos for front differential replacement, I have to work on my Tahoe and do the same thing this video is so helpful

Excellent video a lot of details you did it all the way through thank you

@RadFabz

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you. Thank you for watching my video and your comment.

On another video the guy turned the steering wheel to the Far Right at the last minute making clearance room So no need to remove steering bar : ) Good video and helpfull. Sweep the floor first maybe? : )

Thanks for the video bud I really appreciate!! I have Exactly the same sound on my silverado ss I change the oil and come out Nasty with some metal debris on the bolt ....Time to replace it ... ✌👍

If your Steering Rods are in the way remove the 3 frame Bolts on the Steering Box (Just the 3 Bolts) and your steering will swing enough to drop your Diff

@larrydavis5988

2 жыл бұрын

your idea to get around removing the center link is the best. Worked like a charm with no need to beat your brains out on the idler arm and pitman arm. Thank you

@kelvenguard

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrydavis5988 THANKS... I bought a Truck with low Oil pressureI... dropped the Oil pan to fix a low oil pressure... seen a NEW melling oil pump and O-ring... Next was to Pull the Motor... the Floating rear end was in the way of the left Motor mount so I figured theres got to be a simple way its only 1/2 inch and everything on Ball Joints :)

@kelvenguard

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrydavis5988 Replacing All the Rusty Fuel lines or Brake Line on a GMC Truck... Remove the Body Mount Bolts and Lift the Cab or Box 6-8 inches... This works for Exaust Cats/H2O sensors and many other parts and tight areas also... Usally lifting one side works don't need to remove ALL body mount bolts just loosen some... I got 43 Years Auto Body experience....

good video. it helped me alot. i had to do the job by myself though. Wifey helped me get the new unit out of the back of my other truck. that was about it. I tried but could not get her under the truck I was fixing. You definitely want to make sure you have the gear ratio that matches the rear differential. The only thing I might add is to remove the fill plug while draining. The old fluid comes out faster and it makes sure you get all of the old fluid out. Also 1/2 inch drive impact swivel sockets on an extension with an impact wrench gets those big mount bolts out pretty quick. and one last thing. kelvenguard's idea about removing the steering box bolts instead of the centerlink worked very well for me.

Great video. Thanks for the help!

Awesome video bro!! I just replaced mine and took it for a drive and it’s fixed. Your video helped me so much. You did a great job explaining everything in detail step by step. Total life savior man. Love the music too, it went perfect with this video. It kinda pumped me up lol!!

@mauricefrank8582

2 жыл бұрын

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@sagealonso2028

2 жыл бұрын

@Maurice Frank instablaster ;)

@mauricefrank8582

2 жыл бұрын

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@mauricefrank8582

2 жыл бұрын

@Sage Alonso it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account!

@sagealonso2028

2 жыл бұрын

@Maurice Frank You are welcome :)

Well explained video great job

Thank you so much for this video. It was the single reason I was able to do this job myself and not spend more money then I would’ve been able to. Just one point I wanted to make to maybe help others whom come across this video. Your initial assumptions that you did not have to take off that steering center link to get the diff out from under the truck was actually CORRECT. The steering center link does not have to be removed to get the front diff out. Once the diff is unbolted all you have to do is while you’re lowering the diff with the jack just turn it slightly up (clock wise) so that the part of the diff that connects to the drive shaft (u joint) is now facing up and then pull the diff slightly towards the passenger side of the vehicle. It easily clears the center link once you start to bring it down towards you and it comes right out. Do the opposite for installing the new one. Should’ve listened to your gut instinct! Ha ha. Regardless thanks again. You really helped me out big time. 👏

@RadFabz

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the info on the steering link. I will have to remember to do it that way next time. Also Thanks for watching my video.

@odiarroyo6144

3 жыл бұрын

that's a good tip. im in the middle of decisions (take it off or put it back) my question is. can the truck run ok with out it? i don't need the 4x4 now

@michaelaulozzi2368

2 жыл бұрын

Danny what year are you working on? You have to remove the centre link. I spent over and hour trying to wrestle it out like an a**hole. Other people in this thread are saying the same thing. I read your post and thought it could be done. Thanks for the waste of time!

@dklef

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelaulozzi2368 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL I didn’t have to remove center link.

Thank you for the info. Much appreciated

Good video! Mine is doing the exact same thing. I’ve been told it was the t-case and rear diff by several mechanics but didn’t seem right to me. Gonna change mine out.

I love that you have your wife working with u.

Good job man!

Cool video, only thing people should be aware of is to drain the oil before you pull it, extra weight. Also, when you install it, refill it when it's mounted so it makes it a bit easier to move around. Just use that little pump he uses.

Pretty awesome video. Only thing im currently hung up on is the steering bar. Howd you remove it? Got the tie rod and 2 nuts to steering bar off but its not budging. Did u use a tie rod separator?

Appreciate that help a lot,

Thanks.. exact sound my 2006 Denali is making. Drained the fluid. It was metal gray in color and some metal accumulated on the magnet. I appreciate the update comments. My main concerns were all asked. Thanks. Update. I ordered the front diff for my 2006 Denali AWD. Replace the front diff with a Remanufactured Front Diff from RockAuto.com. Exact fit and fixed my humming sound and the slack in my drivetrain. I used a pickle fork to remove my steering linkage. Few taps with a 2lb maul popped right out. Didn't damage the boots either. Thanks again to this video.

@dklef

3 жыл бұрын

Have the same truck with the same issue. Did you have any issues doing it yourself? How’s it going so far with the new part? I’ll try rock auto like you did. Heard only good things about them. Thanks for suggesting the pickle fork. I’ll make sure to pick one up. If you have any other suggestions please let me know here if you get a chance. Thanks man! Much appreciated!

@12rochelle

3 жыл бұрын

@@dklef No issues with the install. 6500 miles on the new part from Rockauto.com no issues. The ratchet end box wrench worked well also on the diff mounting bolts. From Harbor freight bought the 3ton big yellow floor jack and some heavy duty jack stands. Jack the truck up safely and used the jack to remove and install the diff. Very rewarding and worth the effort. I have 180k miles on the truck. Now I plan to keep my truck for a while. It’s been 9 months. Any other questions let me know. Study the vid it’s good and be safe.

@dklef

3 жыл бұрын

@@12rochelle I have 180k as well and I don’t want to get rid of it yet. It still serves me well. Thanks for the tips much appreciated it!

It looks pretty similar a 99. I need to fix my 99 silverado front dif. Will this video help me out?

Mine is making the same exact noise, not quite as loud. Not sure if it's my front diff or the transfer case🤔.

Nice video 👍🏿😍

Did you check to see everything locked in when engagement of 4x4?

I hit a boulder with my 04 Yukon on the driver side corner in front, now the axle housing(?) has a crack all the way around on the tube that goes to the passenger front tire. Do I need to buy a whole new diff or can I just buy the one part?

I'm regearing my 06 with a 4.10 set and from this video the front diff doesn't look all that bad to do.

@RadFabz

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't that bad at all.

Do you know what inside the diff is making this noise mine is doing the same thing

I appreciate you taking the time to post this video. I have an 05 denali that makes the identical noise. I hope to get the time to swap mine out. What years fit mine that interchange? I have a 2005 Yukon denali awd.

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to comment. I don't remember exactly what years were the same but I added a list of vehicles in the description of this video. It was a fairly easy job. Check your local scrap yards for a used one. I think mine was around $200-$300. Still riding smooth as eggs today. Again thanks for watching my vids.

@christhompson9511

Жыл бұрын

The Tahoe yukon Escalade they all have the same diff for that gen year they have a 3.73 gear ratio

Skipped right over getting the steering bar out

Man this is gonna be a ton of help thanks! Do you think it's the same for a 03 yukon denali awd

@bishop5166

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Same procedure. I have to do mine on my Escalade

Will a 2003 4x4 gt4 373 fit a 2002 awd Escalade gt4 373???

Is it the same to a 07 Silverado 4x4

Also, is that Chevy a true 4WD? Or does it have the three buttons on the dash on the left of the steering wheel that has full time 4 wheel, neutral and four low? I think it’s called stable track or something like that…

Anyone find it really difficult to get that centerlink steering bar loose so the differential has room to go back up? Any tricks? Mine will not budge

Ok so my 2004 Escalade has the exact same issue , while driving and giving it gas it whines louder and let off it almost completely goes away , you can still hear it slightly but you give it gas it gets loud and kinda Grindy, I decided to change the fluid and the old fluid was brown and as thin as water ! Metal shavings on the plug too , was this indeed your issue and did swapping another diff solve your problem ? I’m picking up a front AWD diff today for 200 with 160k on it my Escalade has 246k I really hope this fixes it . I almost thought wheel bearing but a wheel bearing would remain the same noise gas or no gas

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like the same issue I was having. I thought wheel bearing at first also. But this did fix my issue. It would whine during acceleration. If I let off the gas it would stop almost immediately. I hope you get yours fixed. Thanks for watching the video!

@derekwinquist9246

3 жыл бұрын

Same issue with my 04 escalade

So I'm guessing after losing driver side tie rod the steering tube moved enough out the way

Yeah, do a differential fluid sipping challenge!!!! hahaha.....

How does he tell the sound is coming from the front differential and not the back?

I have the same problem If I let go of the gas it’s silent

Hopefully mine got at least 244miles in it so I can make it home from Indiana it's binding up when I turn the wheel to park it

How did you get the centerlink loose did you just remove the 2 bolts and it came loose or did you have to bang on it. Cant get mine loose.

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

I had to bang on it with a hammer. I used a 4lb. hammer

@allergik2broke

4 жыл бұрын

@@RadFabz thanks for the reply

@allergik2broke

4 жыл бұрын

@@RadFabz figured I'd drop a quick update. Got mine out using a 2 jaw puller. Couldnt get enough space to swing my hammer. Took me a bout 5 minutes with the puller and ratchet. In case you have to go at this again. A quick tip that may help!

@unforgiving1119

4 жыл бұрын

I dread doing this to my silverado . Both the carrier and the front diff went out . Cartier had chain slap cracked the case . Bull gear in the diff went . Fun times ahead

No on removing steering arm, just lift up on diff body and twist driveshaft yoke up and tilt extension side down and back and it slips out

Mine makes a clunky sound and it's not bearings, brake rotors, or cv or drive shaft and I'm kinda stumped

Great video but too much work to buy used and not replace all parts removed just to access it IMO. I plan on doing this same thing in addition of brand new parts between the lug nuts including that God forsaken pitman arm

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Looked easier then I thought it would be . Wish u would have shown the drag link removal tho . Did u have to use a puller to get it off the pitman arm ? Unfortunately I gotta take my diff out the put a new oil pan gasket on .

@Tacosandcheeseburgers

3 жыл бұрын

I'm having a hard time removing my drag link as well. Did you get yours off?

@mingohernandez6475

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tacosandcheeseburgers I haven't done the job yet been busy. Got rent a puller from auto zone. That should make it way easier .

@2nd_Gen_Shawn

7 ай бұрын

Nightmare

Does this video work for an '02 Suburban?

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is the same process.

@winterszhuzhupets2

3 жыл бұрын

@@RadFabz will the front differential off a 2002 Chevy Silverado fit a 2001 Suburban

can you drive the vehicle with out it?

Does anyone know where I can buy a front differential for a Hummer H2 that is used or rebuilt ?

@mopar5099

4 жыл бұрын

eBay get your gear ratio off glove box. Or look on eBay or Craiglist for parts

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine from a buddy that owns a auto scrap yard. It was around 300$

How many miles did your original front diff go out at? How many miles does the new used one have on it? The gear oil in the new one was just as black as the first one. How do you know the new one didn't have any bearing issues? You could of bought a new reman one for not much more money with a warranty.

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

I think the original went bad at about 150k miles. I'm not sure about the miles on the new/used diff but I bought it from a friend that runs a parts yard,he gave me a good deal and warranty. I'm sure the old one was just the bearing but I have replaced those in the past and it didn't fix it, so this time I just went with changing the whole diff. It was much faster ,easier,and the cost of the new diff wasnt too bad compared to the profit I made on the sale of the vehicle . The new/used diff could have had a bearing issue as well,that's just the chance we take using used parts. Luckily it was good to go. No sounds or grinding. Thank you for watching the video and thanks for the comment. If you see that I'm doing something wrong or something that would have made the job easier,please comment.

@newmexicojoe5443

4 жыл бұрын

Mine has 237,000 miles, and is now making bearing noise. I'm finding warrantied used ones for less than $300, but reman's are $1,100 +. Huuuuge difference. Plus I don't believe it financially feasible to put a new 1100 dollar part in a car with this many miles.

@thechosen5805

3 жыл бұрын

@@newmexicojoe5443 "this many miles" Those GM vortec engines are know for going over 300k miles. An $1100 dollar part is approximately 2 months of a new truck payment. Well worth it in my opinion. Alot of the reman diffs have a 5 year 100k warranty . If the rest of the truck is in good condition and well maintained I wouldn't hesitate to drop that money in it if I was going to keep it for more than a year.

the kitten makes this video lol

Did he ever say what that hose was for.?

@RadFabz

4 жыл бұрын

It is just A vent hose. It doesn't connect to anything on the other end. I just blew air thru it to clean it out before I reinstalled it

18mm. 15mm

@jbortega1178

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for... thnx

@roblewisii6576

2 жыл бұрын

@@jbortega1178 your welcome

listen to those ppg straight cut gears rip some street pulls!!! 🤣🤣

Many woman would not help you are lucky just saying she a keeper lol

Wanna do mine will pay lol

u r not a carpenter u do not use a carpenter hammer

can't see anything, un needed music, why did you bother???It sucks.

My 2002 Silverado Z71 makes that same noise. It goes to the shop to verify the problem tomorrow morning. If the fix is beyond reason, it will get parked in the yard.