“Hope I will be able to lift this tonight cause it’s been a long day.” Heard that brother I know that feeling at the end of most days. I am a 35 year old shop owner and ASE technician but feel like I’m a 65 year old man who’s boxed his whole life hahaha

My outer pinion bearing grenaded in my 9.75 (18' f150 3.5l eco) and... well it sucked. Towed it to two close shops and they quoted me an entire rear end replacement at $5k and $6k. It was over $4k just in parts! Ultimately, I decided to do it in myself in my driveway like god intended. It did take a while. First weekend: Tear down and order parts. New ring and pinion, new pinion bearings, new seals all around, and picked up a few rental tools from Orilleys. Second weekend: Salvaging pinion shim, cleaning everything, installing seals, and an entire 8 hrs screwing with the crush collar. Third weekend: Crushing the collar and putting it all together again. I ended up recycling the old crush collar by putting it on the old pinion and beating the shit out of it with a 3lb sledge, real methodical like. I made the old collar about 1mm longer, which is only .5mm shorter than the new one. Cleaned it up real nice and it worked like a charm. I still had to borrow the neighbors 3x torque multiplier to crush it back down, but it worked great (12-16 in/lb resistance). Turned out the stock shims worked perfect and backlash ended up at 10 thou - slightly below spec but I figured since everything was FoCo and the marking pattern was awesome, it'll do. No noise, everything is smooth, and I'm around 100 miles since the rebuild - so we will see. Ended up taking about $900 in parts and $400 in tools. Saved around $4k and from what I can tell so far, the problem is solved. I'll be hauling a 1000lb bed load 200 miles tomorrow and I'll report back to give thanks to robinsonauto if all goes well haha.

3:39 if you have to pry the cover off, try to pry from above the oil line, that way if you bend the cover slightly, it'll be far less prone to leak up at the top half. Great video!!

@kennethwalker4551

4 жыл бұрын

Great thought, I'll file this away in my think holder.

@familyaffairs1000

4 жыл бұрын

no leave 2 of the top bolts loosened halfway then use a 1" putty knife/spatula to pry the bottom till the lube oil drains into the pan. used lube oil smells almost as bad as sewage. if you do it from the top? most likely you're getting lube oil on your work area and you as well as in your pan.

@garyr7027

20 күн бұрын

No need for all that, a thin blade from practically anything will work without bending the cover. Takes more time to remove but easily doable.

I followed all 3 videos and I got my gears changed out. Very helpful from start to finish.

Love the videos man, keep them coming. Can't wait to see what you do!

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

TheTexasCoder awesome thank you, I will try and have edited soon, this was realtime when posted

You teach very well, I definitely appreciate your patience and skills brother 👍

Excellent, very well explained, even a low knowledged amateur can get an understanding, I decided not to do it myself on my toy project. I haven't go the tools and experience, your video has spared me a lot of troubles.

You are a very good teacher. Not exciting but somehow very captivating. Felt like you’re my big brother showing me how to do something.

It's great to see videos by a guy that knows what he's doing... If you could speed things up, that would make a big improvement.

Thanks for your video, I'm going to have to repair my Z71, 1999 , with 500,000 miles . Never messed with differential, so I'm resurrecting all all I can and I'm sure I can, somebody put it together. With all the good comments your viewers posted added to my bag of tricks of the trade. Thanks BR549, Deer Park Texas....oh my wife highly dose does not like rear end nose as well, manly when it has the smell like burnt differential oil, lol

Excellent vid. The engineering, designs, and functions of differentials fascinate me.

I liked the giggles from your camerawoman toward the end! The last rear end I worked on was for my 2004 Z71 Suburban. I wish I knew what I did wrong, but the rear burned up driving from Tennessee to North Carolina. I had it towed to my home which is on a hill. The tow truck operator dropped it off in my steep driveway and without the rear end, it immediately rolled down the hill and crashed into a tree (with no one except my poor golden retriever in a crate in the back) . The airbags deployed and the suburban was totalled. The retriever was fine! I love challenges, but I'm not sure I want another challenge this difficult ... the spacers, which I understand are the most important and difficult to get right, were tough.

Hello Will, Great Video....looking forward to part 2

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

hello thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy part 2

I just watched part 2,sorry I understand now.good work.

That was a noisy SOG. Can't wait for part two.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

sure was, thank you

Nice one buddy. Nothing was stock on the rear end starting with the lift kit and trac bars. Oh boy this is going to get expensive . HAHA

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. someone tried hard on this one to say the least, do what we can and see how it goes right.

I have a hum in my rear end as well i have just learned to live with it, I like your video i like your work your plain straight and to the point i cant wait for part 2 and if your able to repair this rear end I'm thinking i might tackle mine as well

@powerking73

3 жыл бұрын

Likewise.....my rear has been noisy for about 3 yrs now.......just learned to live with it. I just changed the oil in it, and no surprises....so that's good

@Joseph-wu7vm

3 жыл бұрын

@@powerking73 on mine, it gets louder as you speed up...about 30mph+ almost like a whirr

You're pretty good Boss!!!

I learn the most by fixing other people’s mistakes

I appreciate your video work...hope the new shop is working out!

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Polk any time bud, yea the shop has been holding its own so far do good 😊

Looking forward to part two. Have seen a rear fail because of the "spider gears"? 12:02 The four sprockets that surround the pin broke into three pieces. The guy was driving on the highway going 55-60 MPH. Axle didn't lock up thank goodness. Was able to tow him to my house with a tow chain. Swapped rear out and he was on his way the next day.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Apollyon εжз it happens, less likely on these but yes, part two is coming, proving to be a bear to edit, should have some spare time. Coming up. I do a lot of this stuff real time

Thanks of the video. My 2010 F150 FX4 is making similar noise and been getting worse. It may not be same problem, but I'll jack it up and check for play like you did to get started.

@jamieloeffler2504

5 жыл бұрын

What was your problem on the 2010?

Excellent video thank you very much....

I hope you've expanded the size of your shop by now.. I subscribed. Great video. Cheers!

@robinsonsauto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! With hope in the near future

sure isn't much room for error on differential set ups the preloads and backlash and gear mesh adjustments are very teadous on setup! lol ive watched all these videos great job your a real pro will!

Good stuff!

super great tear down Will ! It's going to be $$ for parts on this one man .. Glad he brought it to you before it exploded inside .. Thumbs up.. Ahh... And keep the space you have for now man, Don't expand to soon ! can make for problems with the overhead and more paychecks going out , Also hard to find help that is in the same caliber as you are !! JUST MY THOUGHTS ..LOL!!

Thanks for the knowledge 👍.

great video!.

Great video

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Tim webb thank you

I really hate to work, especially on a rear end, where someone else has been messing with it. Going to be expensive for your friend. Great job on the video Will !

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

im with you on that one 100% its the worst. thank you for the feedback and compliments

@chuy9631

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Baynes lazy american, cant believe you say you dont like to work, and they wonder why mexicans take you job. Huh

@upst6m

5 жыл бұрын

Chuy he means he hates to work on something where someone else has been messing with it, especially a rear end.

Really good content...excellent information

Cost me 3 grand for my rear end and after seeing you do it I think its a job for a guy like me.....well done vid and don`t buy the rest of the sshop....more employees less money more trouble...bin there now that....SALUTE.....STEVE ROB sent me so I sub and rang your bell

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

adds up quick, part two coming soon where i cover more however, if you where to do the work, parts will set you back around $1,200 this is buying everything from Ford OEM minus ring and pinion. that i had to purchase aftermarket due to ratio change. said price includes ring and pinion, Thank you for stopping by and Subscribing!

@michaelherbert8213

7 жыл бұрын

Gator's World That Steve Rob is a good guy.

@johnholmes6570

7 жыл бұрын

changes ratio, can't be bothered to do maintenance, idiots.

@deadman12078

7 жыл бұрын

Gator's World Wow, you could have gotten an entire rear-end from the junk yard for $200 and just swapped it out in an afternoon.

@gatorsworld

7 жыл бұрын

OK mister Apollyon....I could have bought a junk yard rear end that was just as bad as mine and spent all that tire and have to do it again....not my thing....sorry...I lived and I learned....SALUTE

Some Manufacturers have been going places that use underrated materials for long time. I had a 1968 Chevy 3/4 4WD with Rockwell transfer case . My old timer mechanic said the brass parts were from Mexico ? And, we’re always the first part to go. Underrated materials. Where and why does Ford do this to one of America’s beloved trucks ?!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Great video my freind and is no the end of the world on that project how other people say buuuuuuuut if some one whit great skills and knologies like you can handle it nice and well What ever the mechanic before o do it yourself did it the gear up forget put enougth oil on it bad calibration too so like chain reaction Thanks for shear the video say hi from jacksonville fl keeping posting and i would like to see the part 2 video Thanks

Get the front shop. You'll start to grow fast enough if treating people right. Or you'll regret it in no time. I've made that mistake. Part of it is *thinking small*. Probably a custom car audio and alarm outfit will grab it and you'll *REALLY* regret it. Drive you bananas

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

acs4llc good advice, I need to see if I can manage. Thank you for the feedback

Right Tammy? Hillarious ! That got u a sub

Definitely a worn ring and pinion noise. Didn't look like you drained much oil when you removed the cover. Everything appears dark and burned unless my glasses are dirty...{:>) You sound like you're tired so take it easy my friend. Don't burn yourself out.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

wysetech2000 very good assumption as always! And nope you glasses 👓 are ok!lol thank you 👍

@aussiebloke609

7 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering if someone over-torqued the pinion nut and screwed up the crush sleeve. It looked like the pinion needed to extend into the housing further to avoid running on the outside of the crown gear teeth and rolling the edge - and that should also get rid of that horrible lash at the same time. **crosses fingers and waits to see the outcome** :-D

@chuckgilly

4 жыл бұрын

The gear oil with friction modifier mixed in (for the limited slip) coats everything over time with something like shoe polish.

Buen trabajo 👍🏼

Thank you

Tammy is great with the camera. Great video. Where are the parking brake shoes? I've never seen or heard of them only being on one side.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Herbert she sure is, I will pass the compliment on to Tammy! ;) thank you. someone must of had a better idea! unreal I couldn't believe it either. thats what I meant by my the reaction after removing the rotor. there should be a E brake setup on both sides. wish I had that answer. all the parts are missing as well

Nice video on f150 rearend noise. Suggestion: speak up a little for us ole folks. Lol. Thanks !

@zfthn

3 жыл бұрын

Turn up the volume

Mark ever tenth tooth, makes counting easier. The gear ratio is stamped on the ring gear.

18:35 would be me. Then I'd be screwed trying to figure out how to put those parts back in that fell out 🤣

00:11. I think he just called Tammy a "noisy rear end". He may be right by watching this vid. Lmao

Good, nice and slow. My 2005 f1504wd, is humming like a jbird, (loud).

Ahh, the smell of a differential, nothing worse in the automotive world IMO....thanks for the video.

One tip is to use fishing line on the rear or any silicone seal, hold the ends like a garrote and pull through the seal, cuts it like butter.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

John Holmes great to tip! will try that out some timr, love the profile pic lol

Great video i didnt see much oil come out the diff so was it low too also i didnt know Tam had a noisey rear end lol

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Paul Mayou it was a little low, yea I try not to broadcast it to much 😆👀👍😋😂🤣 i hope she don't read this one ☝️🤳

@paulmayou370

7 жыл бұрын

lmao fingers crossed she dont see it if she does well i`ll take the blame

For anyone doing a drain or inspection, expect a flood of fluid and not a drip like this one. You should get at least a quart right out of the gate.

The only time I ever pulled a rear end like that apart was in trade school some 20 years ago... I don't miss it. The lack of brakes on the left was like... WHAT!!!???

Cool tutorial Bro'

I'm going to guess the pinion bearing is toast. If you look carefully between 14:02 and 14:15 when he's checking backlash the pinion looks to be rocking up and down a bit (as well as rotating). (focus on the dot on the face of the pinion not the teeth). If it's just bearings is it really necessary to change the ring and pinion. Those gears are really big and tough. Once you get the bearings done wouldn't it be enough to just re-lash everything with appropriate spacers and be done with it. The worn corners on the ring make no difference once it's working properly. Unless of course the pinion is really damaged from that. This is an old vehicle anyway. But I guess they expect it to be done like new if they're paying for it. A bit different when your doing it for yourself I guess. Can't wait for part two.

Yeah I did the same damn thing dude and fell straight out like that I packed the differential bearings with grease to keep the races from falling off freaking nightmare

I liked and appreciate this video series. However I have an issue that I may have caused with mine. I put very excessive carrier bearing preload. According to Yukon you almost can't overdo it. I upgraded from open to limited slip. I used my same shims as before 9/10 you will get it right. My marking compound looked great I am noticing far too many shavings on my magnet. SO, I will be pulling mine apart again. I did NOT mark my retainer caps. I did get the correct side but I may have 1 or both upside down. The old 8.8s used to have arrows that pointed out towards the axle. I can't tell in any video any distinct marking from FORD that denotes which way they go. What way is the lettinging facing? I am looking for clues for when I put mine back together.

Yore the best !!!

What did this repair end up costing?

Have a 9.75 3.55 limited slip on the rear of my F150 and was going to do a fluid change. I'm going to use Valvoline full synthetic gear oil with the friction modifier built in but would love your thoughts. (And anyone elses) No strange noises coming from it at the moment but enjoying this vid. lol

Great video on taking apart the rear axle. When taking off the pumpkin cover do you think it would help loosen if a heat gun were used to heat up the seal? 3:15

@mikeharo6158

4 жыл бұрын

Unlikely. Typically silicone is highly resistant to heat.

"Noisy rear ends" tickled my sophomoric sense of humor.

4:56 Use the 11 and up r&p with the conversion bearings, delete the crush sleeve. Dont bother replacing the clutches, you wont get them in, just get a new carrier with a yukon torsen unit.

@revolutionmarine5693

Жыл бұрын

Please send me a list of bullet proof stuff to rebuild mine! Gears are fine, I checked. The bearings are just making a racket. 2011 F150 with the 9.75

Please start wearing your hearing and eye protection (PPE), and use impact sockets instead of chrome sockets with your impact wrench. It only takes a moment to do these things; the bonus is you get to go home tonight with your hearing and vision intact. A pretty good deal when you think about it.

The driveshaft is balanced alone.. Marking it only serves to put the worn out parts. Back in the same place..As the second you put new U-Joints on. The wear is changed anyways..If they wear at all... I would add. Those are not spacers. They are friction washers for the bearings.. You adjust the lash by removing the plugs on each side of the axle housing. Then you will see the adjusting nut.. You can turn it with a screw driver in\out to align the rear axle...

I like your channel, My friend I need a good mechanic like you for my expedition !do you have same one in your people?

i can feel a bumping coming from my rear end when i take off from a complete stop. it doesnt do it every time but it is becoming more frequent

👍 👍 THANKS 🚹

if smoke smell coming out of there thats mean need to replace to a new one ?

Are you Robinson's from Fayetteville PA? I had a bumper painted there years ago.

Not even sure why im tellin you guys that. Me either, but it was a nice story.

Just a question,I understand the ring and pinion have some wear.was it possible to reshim or set-up the rear end again?

Hey will, I have an 03 Durango AWD slt plus. I've developed a clicking/popping in my rear diff only when turning mainly when turning to the right mostly.... lsd I believe.... do you have any advise for me? I've heard just replacing the fluid and additive works sometimes.

Hey Buddy how are you? A humblr request, is it possible for u to do a ToolBox Review. Thankyou

in the old days they used to put saw dust in the differential oil to keep whining and grinding down

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

tracycolorado lol I heard that before, ok I'm calling this! 11:55am this one needs the heart of a cherry tree 🌲

@alvarogeorgenobregeorge69

5 жыл бұрын

@@robinsonsauto thats thru

One needs patience of a saint.

I have an f150 -2005 I bought it like in November 2004 right off the brand new ford dealer had about 30 miles on it and I now have around 58k I hardly ever driven it and had this kind of problem for several years I now have a slip when I accelerate at stop and go points I don’t know if it’s coming from the differential or trans I need to get fix but I clicked on your video to see what it might involve so I don’t get robbed too bad sorry so long of a comment. Can you give me any advice please, and man you sure are relaxed I’m a mess just thinking about it I’ve would of started beating the hell out of that truck with a sledge and just faced the consequences. Thanks I do wish you the best great video, now I’ll watch part two, and I did subscribe. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@francisprevel1

5 жыл бұрын

SCARFACE63 CAPONE09 these trucks shouldn’t have any transmission issues that miles that low.

Been in the business for 25 yrs. find a whole low mileage rear end assembly. You get paid r&r time but don’t have to stand behind a gear repair particularly with a lifted/abused truck.

@robinsonsauto

6 жыл бұрын

Wayne Swicegood I agree but its one of the things I specialize in around here. do lots of gear swaps three a month on average that includes front and rear. That's 6 difs a month makes up a large amount of the shops income. Do them in my sleep 😴 not to mention this was not a stock ratio on this truck! Both difs would of had to be swapped to stock in your scenario

@prevost8686

6 жыл бұрын

robinsonsauto I wasn’t aware that you specialize in truck diff repair. I’m a general repair shop. It’s not worth the money for me to tie up a tech and a lift to do the occasional worn diff. We see. It’s more profitable for us and a quicker repair for the customers to find low mileage salvage units.

will Where in pa are you located i saw that sign that said junction 29 and i am in Phoenixville

Looks like he drained a good pint out of that diff. Technical term? smoked. They probably didn't refill it when they swapped the axle seal. Can't leak if there's no oil in it?

I like the fact that you don't use rubber gloves, like a real mechanic. I'm not a mechanic but when I pamper my ride I don't use gloves. 🤪🤪

@prevost8686

4 жыл бұрын

Armando Gutierrez “Real mechanics” as you put it have suffered from abnormally high rates of skin and liver cancers for years. When you analyze the toxins in the used fluids we deal with every day it’s not difficult to understand why. Lead, Mercury, and poisons are absorbed through a mechanic’s skin every day. I’ve been a professional mechanic for 30 years. I’m as “real “ as it gets and gloves are a wise move for young bucks just starting out.

@armandogutierrez4918

4 жыл бұрын

@@prevost8686 good tip. Thanks.

I found a 98 f150 on Facebook and he said its rear diff gears. Would you say it's easier and/or better to remove the inside of the diff or just replace the diff and axles?

By the way Early Merry Christmas

So like the hub bearings in front are on the sides....the rearend bearings are in the middle??What kind of price for this job? I believe my explorer has the same noise.

Is my axle housing shot if there’s a leak between the cast gear housing and steel tube connection?

@zachshipley1689

3 жыл бұрын

The drive shaft lol

Didn't seem like much gear oil drained out while removing cover. I think new gears are in order.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

I believe it was neglected for some time

@charleswright9348

4 жыл бұрын

@@robinsonsauto replacing the entire rear end would be the best choice.

Wow, that poor truck has not had an easy life!

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

klc317 my thoughts exactly lol

@flight2k5

4 жыл бұрын

What makes you think that?

He made a comment about only one side brakes being done. Well shops have gotten so expensive and we normal people can't afford to have both sides. Done.

Try Randy ring and pinion you get everything you need including a bearing kit

@dontask8979

3 жыл бұрын

And Chinese parts. Read the box. The Randy's of 20 years ago is long past.

It does not matter wear the spacers were you still have to reset up. The diff if your going to do it write all you have todo is look on the ring gear and its stamped on the gear and it should be stamped on the pinion

This is fascinating, unfortunately my 2004 town car has the same issue. $$$$

@princeinflorida214

3 жыл бұрын

My 2004 Expedition has a faint wine at 57 mph. I can live with it if it doesn't get any worse. The wine disappears at plus or minus 2 mph.

How did the truck feels with the 4.56 gear ratio? Torquey? Thanks. Good video.

@vapeking8882

2 жыл бұрын

lol of corse it was and also gets like 8mpg

Definitely worn ring and pinion, and from how you turned the pinion, it looks like the pinion bearings are worn too since there's no preload. With all the shenanigans going on, I'd also check the ratio up front to make sure it matches.

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

good call! and great suggestion, the gear ratio indeed matches the front. i wouldn't have been to surprised though like you mentioned

I have a 99 ford expedition with same noise problem in the rear does this video relate to my issue

it's a common problem with the 04-06 ring and pinion. maybe even up to 2010 and back to 2000

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

i do see many more fords lol just saying you may be on to something

This guy looks like Jacob from "LOST".... Buuut yeah, thanks for showing me this... Looks easier than people say.

I have a weird shudder or vibration in the rearend that occurs while very lightly applying the gas around 40-50mph. And I noticed the same sensation in the rearend when the car downgeared a few times when I hit the gas on the free way. It's not constant which is weird. And the car shifts great under hard accelerating and braking.

@TrevorLahey3

Жыл бұрын

Mine shudders from 54-64 mph if cruising. I thought it was the rear end, but was told it was a misfire in the motor. Not enough of one to throw a definite code, or to make the check engine light come on…they told me a timing job would “almost certainly fix the problem”. Yea, just $2,800 for a POSSIBLE fix

@TheDivergentDrummer

Жыл бұрын

@@TrevorLahey3 I had the same issue. '05 F150. I bought a cheap ( like 40CAD) Bluetooth OBD2 ( it's blue says "Veepeak" on it) of the jungle website. I recomend using it with the Torque app, as there is an xml config file you can put in the directory on your device that will give you REAL TIME misfire data on a per cyl basis. This is mapped specifically at the mode 6 data for misfire count, and gives you customizable display options. I was able to use it to not only diagnose the misfire condition, but also a subsequent CVT solenoid issue ( which can also cause what you are seeing) . If it is phasers, the VCT system, or the oil system ( pump, cam passages, solenoid screen being pluged, hydraulic tensioners blowing their seal (causes a drop in oil pressure which will affect VCT functionality, as it uses oil pressure to actuate the variable timing. If you put it in gear, torque load it by putting the brakes on, and giving it between 900 and 111 rpm and hold it there. If it is in that system anywhere, the truck WILL shudder, stumble and misfire. Having a low oil level also will cause it. Ultimately the fix was me doing the a whole new timing set, new phasers, new vct solenoids, a new high pressure oil pump, and a move to 5W30. The subsequent VCT solenoid issue would ONLY happen when the truck was hot and the oil warmed up. Turns out, shitty Chinese solenoids will do that. picked up the FoMoCo ones, and we are A1 3 years later. All told cost me about 1200CAD in parts. I did NOT but the Ford phasers ( I know SHAME ON ME), but rather a newer version of the cloyes full kit from Summit Racing. I admit, it was a gamble, but they are holding up, so fingers crossed?

Did any gear oil come out? I sure didn't see any.

good

So got an interesting story and question: I went to put new brakes on my rear today, been a few years. Its 2001 with 9.75 rear. Found that my hub/axle was moving in and out. Opened up rear diff and found play between the end of axle and the metal dowel pin. I 'believe' whoever opened the rear the last time...replaced bearings and neglected to put in the differential bearing shim that your call a spacer. Ive never seen or heard, felt any problems with it. Thats a crazy amount of play to not being having problems. My guess is about 4 times the play there should be based on tolerances. But ive been driving it this way for 7 yrs now and no issues. What do you make of this? Will it blow one day?

@ericl2969

4 жыл бұрын

The spacer sets proper clearance between the differential carrier and the housing, but it has nothing to do with the axle play you speak of. The axle slides a little bit in and out, but independently of the carrier, and the amount that it moves is related to the dimension from the C-clip to the stub end. Look closely and you will see that this is the case. Could it be that the previous owner replaced the axle shafts with a pair that are similar but with the wrong dimension between the C-clip and the end? I recall on my own light-duty trucks with the same kind of axle-anchoring setup, that there is some end play, but I don't remember how much. It's definitely NOT a tight clearance. Wheel bearings that are non-tapered rollers "don't care" whether the axle can move in and out. The bearing fit remains the same whichever position the axle slides to.

So the 9.75 ring & pinion are the bearings that hold the main gear in place?

Hi Will, where are you in PA? I enjoy your videos

@robinsonsauto

7 жыл бұрын

Theodore Rinehart pennsburg Pennsylvania 18073, thank you for the compliment it's appreciated

@upst6m

5 жыл бұрын

robinsonsauto I had a feeling you were close to me. I’m about an hour south of you.