Has to be the best video I seen on a front diff removal

@lenardvampire

5 жыл бұрын

Tony Harris dude I took both tires off,calipers,hubs,he’s def a professional.!

@chubbysumo2230

4 жыл бұрын

what it does not show, is that if your truck has a rack and pinion steering setup, the entire steering rack needs to be unbolted and removed, otherwise the diff housing won't clear it.

@dominikalexis6859

Жыл бұрын

​@Chubbysumo isn't that why he removed the center link or no?

Thank you! This was well done and very helpful.

great video, thanks!

great video. thanks for the spoon feeding

Definitely the best video about this I've seen. One thing....where was the scene of the mechanic cursing, throwing his tools and kicking something? That's what happens when i work on my truck😄

@dyer2cycle

3 жыл бұрын

..well, me too... I usually invent new curse words while working on stuff like this..then again, I am usually doing this kind of work laying on the ground under the vehicle, poor lighting, dirt falling in my eyes, very often while it's cold or drizzling, or it's getting dark on me..maybe if I had a nice dry, warm, well-lit shop and a lift, I would stop cursing while doing this kind of work?.. :)

@HarmonHeat

3 жыл бұрын

@@dyer2cycle same here😬

Paid the dealership to do this for me, came back making a noise ($2300) later ... I've changed hubs and axles ... it's definitely the front diff ... this time I'll do it myself. Great video! How much for a diff?

Excellent video

my carrier hanger bolts were 22 mm, use a large crescent on the nut worked good if you don't have a 22 mm box.

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

Can you do the video of the other differential you had on the table for the Chevy Trailblazer please?

Good video and abbreviated for speed. I would suggest torque values for the various nuts and bolts be spec'ed out before reassembly. As this was a greasy dirty undercarriage, maybe a high pressure wash before the work will make things more enjoyable.

Good overall video. He left out the part of prying ( beating the hell out of) the steering assembly to remove (requires a forked pry bar). There are some torque specs missing as well. Those flanges to the CV joints will come out if not tightened properly! Been there. Done that.

Is it the same for an escalade ext 07 ? Or its gonna be diferent ?

What are the torque specs for the bolts on the inner axel housing? I can’t seem to find this info anywhere on the internet

II have 98 suburban 4x4 and was wondering am I supposed to have a front differential shield? Looks like in the video that you also have a cross member bar that it bolts onto I don’t have a crossmember bar in front of the exhaust as well. Did they make it different for the 98?

It kinda hurt me to watch that greasy dirty ragged out looking axle shaft get screwed back on that brand new shiny carrier. Would a quick scrub in the parts washer have killed anybody?

@Official.Kanonier

4 жыл бұрын

THATS WHAT IM SAYIN

@Ken-op7sg

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i like to presure wash everything first just. Cleaner looks better easier to work on .says alot about the mechanic always taught to work smart and clean

@praiselordcthulhu2428

2 жыл бұрын

@DimebagVision its good practice to keep underside and engine bay clean. If you check both regularly you will know exactly where a leak comes from if one happens. Vs having it dirty it will be alot more difficult to detect a leaks source. Also keeping it clean helps prevent corrosion. But you do you

@allthingsconsidered7056

2 жыл бұрын

@DimebagVision I'm really impressed with what a savant you are about driveline. What was most impressive was how well you hide behind a keyboard adding absolutely no value or useful tips to this comment thread. Basically twitter fingers and monkey wrenches.. you should sit the next few out until you learn the concept of this platform.. being helpful to other shadetree mechanics looking for new knowledge and confirmation while working on half ton vehicles we worked out asses off to buy and maintain. Go fly a fucking kite guy

what size wrench do i need to remove the carrier mounting bolts

When they replace a differential an axle on a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada that's near the brake line correct please respond soon as possible

So theres no seal for the axle tube? Im about to attempt a passenger side seal and bearing replacement need to know if theres a gasket on an 01 silverado? please and thank you.

I have a question will a 2002 chevy 1500 front differential fit in a 1998 chevy silverado? From what I can see they look identical. Both are 3.73 gear. ratio.

Is this the same process for an 07 Escalade?

Why did you completely remove rack? The two center bolts holding on the rack can drop down and give you plenty of room without having to remove the tie rod ends

The only thing I didn’t get was why they needed to turn the wheels to left?

excellent, thank you very much. I have a gmc envoy 07, is the same work or replacement transfer case front?

@hallowedgroundband

Жыл бұрын

Envoys are a pain in the ass. Ours goes through the oil pan. Definitely a case of a mechanic slept with the wife of a designer.

Nice vide, but just wondering will I have to tighten nuts per a NM spec?

@PeterB12345

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, very important to get that right since the diff housing is aluminum. I don't have them to hand but I believe were around 35 ft lbs for some of the bolts connecting the arm to the main diff housing. Haynes manual is your best bet!

There are many details left out in this video like nobody talks about that bottom left screw that is stuck against the frame how do you address that?

You make it look so easy however when I tried it on the first bolt it broke.

@braydentriplett7954

7 ай бұрын

That's the story of my life brother lol. I'm attempting this job in the morning

I have to change the front differential on my 02 yukon Denali....just wondering if i have to change the axles too?

@duramax78

4 жыл бұрын

Have you done it yet, I gotta do mine.

Amazing how easily that centerlink came out compared to what I'm going through lol

@dereks551

4 жыл бұрын

john baker ya no kidding. Could it be done without taking off the center link? I got the old one out without taking it off. Can’t do the new one though

This tutorial skips a lot of crucial things. It is not as easy as this makes it looks.

@kelvenguard

2 жыл бұрын

Mines hanging up on my steering rod...

I have a 1997 tahoe I bought with a 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift & 37" tires. Re-geared to 4:56 & drives really nice. BUT the front axles click & clunk real bad. Do I need axles? A front differential? Or is there a kit to rebuild the bearings or whatever holds things together?

@iPkallDayLong

5 жыл бұрын

Only in while in 4wd? The front diff gearing dosnt match the rears since you regeared it.

@SBMoto24

3 жыл бұрын

Adding to what Frayed said, check your front driveline angle

I would buy a diff from yall if I could but for some reason you stock 4.10s and not 3.73s which is wierd considering the 4.10 was rare.

You're going to want to disconnect the vent tube from above the lower driver side bushing

How much for a front differential for a 2006 1500 GMC

what if I don't have a lift and the truck is up on ramps. Can I still get to all the CV axle bolts?

@christiancern4275

5 жыл бұрын

Bondo late response but yes. Have truck on stands then spin wheel and use impact gun

How many lbs of torque per bolt? Does it matter. Could you just use the 3 uggahz duggahz rule here?😎🙏😎

5:05 busted knuckles in 5....4...3...2...1...

Torques specs?

Why did you replace the front differential in the fisrt please? I have a weird noise coming from left front differential

@sexdrugsrocknroll420

4 жыл бұрын

Like when you hit gas pedal its noisy then left out and it's not as loud?

@MyLifeThai371

Жыл бұрын

The axle seals on each side of the front diff on chevys leak and the owners drive them without any oil, until they lock up. 2 off my buddies locked up their front diffs on their early 2000's silverados.

Where is a good place to buy a front differential for a 2007 chevy tahoe 5.3L

@lizard944

6 жыл бұрын

Try rockauto.com. Don't forget to google search for the 5% off discount code.

What do I need to order I have 2017 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1500 on 6” lift on 35’s it has 3.42 but I want 4.11 or 4.56? I want Yukon brand gears

@trapshopproductions1804

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Holguin Yukon gears actually aren’t that great I learned the hard way. Get motive gear sets

@spareparts7630

5 жыл бұрын

Trap shop Productions I had a Motive 3.73 eat itself instantly after install. All ring and pinions are made overseas now. It's a crapshoot with any of them.

@Ken-op7sg

3 жыл бұрын

Why do that just. Plug in and change the shift points back to stock you punch in the tire size and it shifts like it is stock

i have all brand new stuff and when i turn right it clanks , i don't know what to do

@Ken-op7sg

3 жыл бұрын

Take a look at the diff mount bracket on the pass side frame rail

yea now i know why he cut it out jacking it up

How do know when it's no good. Does it make sound or don't engage ?

@SBMoto24

3 жыл бұрын

If you can wiggle your front driveshaft up and down and it’s loose it’s destroyed. Usually will make noise if it’s no good. Can check fluid for metal also

what size are all the bolts

@JenGM24

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Miller Read manufacturer guide.

Would you guys sell one with the drivers side axle stub in it? Mine will not come out, I've tried everything.

@PedalTheGlobe

6 жыл бұрын

Shane K Use a heavy duty slide hammer. $69.99 at Harbor Freight.

@garyzalac6447

6 жыл бұрын

Shane K awesome job, this looks like this is the same procedure for my 1999 s10 zr2 blazer.

@lizard944

6 жыл бұрын

Better yet, get a loaner tool slide hammer from one of the local auto parts stores. =Free

The removal of the center link was definitely staged. I don't know of anyone who has been able to just unbolt at the idler arm and pitman arm and the center link just pulls right off. They always end up needing a hammer as large as the truck itself, or you run your 30+ gallon air compressor empty trying to use an air hammer to break it free. In my case, I broke a 2 ton puller trying to get the center link off of the idler arm bolt. Ended up removing the entire front steering assembly, from outer tie rod end, to outer tie rod end, with the idler arm and bracket attached, and beating the fire out of the center link and idler arm with a pickle fork and a sledge hammer.

@sexdrugsrocknroll420

4 жыл бұрын

Damn , the whole time I watched I couldnt help but think man he makes this look super easy

@raymanjohan8838

4 жыл бұрын

glad I saw this comment i wouldve been in my driveway for weeks...These are the times when a shop is appreciated

@looseparashoot

4 жыл бұрын

Bro I tell you in a fully tooled shop, it was the most demotivating experience lol

@danielknowles6621

6 ай бұрын

This why everything thinks “shiiit, it’ll take a hour” hahaha

Add the price

Can anyone tell me why ....on the new Ford trucks and Chevy that the drive shafts FALL OFF??????? WTF? serious question....

@SonOfAdolf

Ай бұрын

Never happened

You're missing allot of steps and the actual hard stuff. What about the fact that you need a ball joint separating kit to remove steering relay rod and tie rod ends and you make it look like you just have to unscrew it. What about the fact that upon installing, if you do the top and bottom mounts bolts first the passenger side bracket doesn't line up? You need to install bracket loosely then mounts or this will waste allot of your time. I feel like you make this video look easy on purpose to sell parts. NTM how ridiculously unbalanced the diff is on a trans jack.

@ajgaylo

6 жыл бұрын

outdoor_ben . remove bottom bolt and the way its made. You can get it and it will come right out. Ball joint fork isn't needed for this model

@AblationMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It was not this damn easy.

you couldn't clean up the parts?????

U forget the seals and bearings...

You only showed the truck not the suv

@brandenness7732

5 жыл бұрын

It's gonna be the same thing

Man I wish it was this easy ours is being a little bitch coming out

Just remember to get an alignment done after this job because of the fact that you disconnected steering assembly you will need an alignment to readjust toe and Camber otherwise you got to ruin your front end that should have been mentioned in the video on another thought torque specifications are very important because you don't want to over tighten your bolts or they will Snap On You and then you're going to have a big problem it's good to invest in a Haynes manual for that particular model vehicle that you may be working on it will give you torque specifications and additional tips that will help you in your project it's always good to have a another perspective on your repair

@charlesadams1654

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry buddy he didn't change any adjustable angles you're wrong

@mrmotofy

3 жыл бұрын

You must be an older generation, nobody uses manuals anymore. A quick search online and you'll have torque values faster than you could find the section in the manual.

Not using rtv sealant on the passenger side cv axel bolt in place, one dislike!!!!!

I guess on models other than envoy or trailblazers you don't need to remove the fan, shroud, compressor, alternator, loosen motor mounts and jack up then engine that is besides taking the wheels, axels and suspension apart. None of which is the hard part. GM should start designing vehicles that make sense instead of running axels through the oil pan to the differential. Stop this planned obsolescence and build stuff better you charge way too much for this garbage.

Not one second spent cleaning those old shit ass looking parts??