1994-2018 Ram 1500 9.25" rear differential rebuild disassembly pt1

How to fix axle and pinion bearings. 9.25" axle with all new bearings and seals. This was a 2008. These Dodge axles are pretty much the same from 1994-2018, I do believe. Check your specifications for differences. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018. 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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[@LeadStarDude]

There was a recall on multiple year model Rams for a pinion nut that would loosen and cause damage to the gears. Dodge replaced mine for free on my 2005 model just a few years ago. I had over 200k miles on it, and I got a complete new rear differential out of the recall.

[@mikematthews234]

How did u find if your vehicle was on the list this just happened to my 2009 1500 smh

[@TROYBOY538]

Thank you for taking the time and having the patience to put this together. I watched other vds on the same, you were the most "down to earth", Thanks again.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Welcome!

[@edtorres4822]

Great Video! A little above my comfort level to do but now I know what is going on with my rebuild.

[@markelmsii5205]

using this for a 2012' RAM, the differentials are not interchangeable, however the steps are identical. Great Video! thank you!

[@badboy92870]

What a great video ..... well detailed, well explained, tools recommended 👌 just can't thank you enough

[@shawnmccormick6381]

You make it look easy. Thanks from New Hampshire!

[@MrCarmelo1959]

Spoke to quick found your rebuilt video thanks

[@tman0604]

Successful rebuild today thanks to this video!

[@T0MFORD]

Yes thank you. Great video for diy’ers like me. Much appreciated.

[@mattwirsing6800]

Great video thanks. I am changing the brakes and brake backing plates on my 2004 ram and when I pulled the axles I found a small piece of metal, looks like part of a bearing. Your video convinced me to pay someone else to replace all the bearings... maybe in my younger days, but no lift, not having the right tools and not wanting to f$&@ it up, I'll pay someone. 🤣

[@OverlandOne]

Thank you very much. This was a very helpful video.

[@coltonensley7523]

This video deserves more likes and views. You da man!

[@mistyballew9210]

Fantastic video! Great detail and you really know what you're doing, unlike a lot of the diy videos I see

[@heavyhitr7696]

Gotta love that ol' midwest accent lol! You just convinced me not to try to change the bearing on my 05 Jeep GC myself

[@frnkpol2903]

Thank you very much, great video.

[@frankevega]

Really good video. He keeps you interested

[@edgartex9853]

Little brother just destroyed his diff. Definitely going to need someone to do this for us because none of us have any idea what goes into it lol

[@wickerman9569]

I need to do this to my ram. Thanks for the tips. I’ve been wanting a press now I have reason to buy 1. Among a few other tools. It still be cheaper than letting the shop do it. I worked at a power transmission plant so I know about backlash. Looks pretty detailed to me. Be a fun job. Lol

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thanks for watching. I got my 20 ton press, and that cheap bearing separator at Harbor Freight. Seems to be the best deal.

[@mikeries8549]

Hi...I completely failed and can't get the axle out due to fractured shims that rotated and stacked themselves to where I am screwed and can't even put it back together because spider gears won't fit right. Seems like an easy project UNTIL ITS NOT. So have another truck picked out before you even start

[@briankircher8416]

Ooooo...crunchy!! Funny brotha! Thanks for sharing!!

[@thewanderingmillwright]

If you don't have the tools this guy has take it to a shop or heat it up with a torch. The bearing will fall right off.

[@ronaldlane4846]

Outstanding video 👍

[@elvynortiz3456]

Thank u for this video awesome is just perfect

[@1OFGODSOWN]

My 2007 Ram 1500 with 154,000 miles is being done this week.They are waiting on the parts to arrive so maybe I’ll have her back by the weekend. It made a very Loud Bang when it went. I didn’t get any warning and it’s never been abused.I guess 154,000 miles is not Terrible.I’m not looking forward to the Bill but it’s a must do.

[@FixedAFT]

ah 36mm socket. thanks for that needed info lol first time ive seen that threaded lash adjuster

[@moechanicman6967]

Great 👍🏿 inFORMATIONAL & well INSTRUCTED VIDEO On That REAREND DODGE..💪🏿💚👁️Ⓜ️🖐🏿

[@BL-su5wt]

Awesome to watch. Thank you for posting such a detailed information. I was wondering the size of the nut that holds the front flange. Have to replace the driveshaft, and in the process of removing the bolts that attach the shaft to the flange, 2 of the bolts sheared right off. Now I am dead in the water until I replace that flange and install 4 new nuts. Any help is appreciated

[@danielconroy4970]

Doing this job for a friend and there's always something weird about repairs to his vehicles and just so happens that the differential had some weird stuff going on about a feeling but the pinion completely seized. And after I finally got it apart front pinion bearing was almost totally gone. The cage was partly there and the inner race was in pieces and the tapered roller bearings all fell out when I knocked the pinion through that's not the weird part though. The weird part is when I found the shim underneath the race for the rear pinion race. So I'm thinking that it would still do the same thing as putting it on the pinion shaft. When I first saw that I immediately thought well. There's your problem that caused all this havoc, but then when thinking about it, if you put it behind the race or behind the bearing, it's moving the pinion in the same direction either way. But when you put it behind the race now your crush crush washer is not going to be doing what it's meant to be doing and whoever did that who knows if they actually checked their pinion bearing preload but I bet if they had I wouldn't be doing this job right now. I don't mind though. That's what I do for a living anyway so just wanted to add my two cents to your well done video. It helped me out. Actually, I've done this about a dozen times on different vehicles and it always helps to refresh my memory

[@RustBeltAuto]

If you are messing with shims, you might want to check your gear mesh. I didn't feel the need in this video, because I used the same shims.

[@fklcomputers]

Thank you for the video

[@ericgochenouer195]

I just replaced the bearings and clutch packs in a 03 ram 9.25. I got the ring set at 8 thousandths but it makes some noise while driving. The driver side adjuster some of the threads were screwed up so im assuming it mustve thrown off some adjustments

[@phillip_mcguinness7025]

"That's the sound of special right there..." LMAO!

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Crunch crunch.....XD XD

[@andresmurillo5117]

Very good video.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thank you!

[@valentinagarcia3412]

Thank you 🙏

[@2stroke1971]

Get that there pinion nut off...heheh I rebuilt my track lock unit on my 2003 durango, put new carrier bearings in etc, about 10 years and 60,000 miles ago, but I avoided doing the pinion bearing because my neighbor said it was nearly impossible to remove the nut. Apparently not. I went in there in the first place because the clutch pack was disintegrating. Now I have a gear noise in the back, Im sure its the pinion bearing so I guess Ill be going back in there soon.

[@ebloulou4203]

Really grt video

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thanks!

[@adc-professionalunderwater7775]

Good vid

[@billybobbarker3175]

LoL. My emergency brake shoe pads look exactly like those ones. Pad material Completely separated from the shoe. Since I use e brake so very rarely, what I did was just buff clean the steel shoe surface and then glued the pads back on using ultra high temp, ultra black rtv. Glued on 4 years ago. Still on where they should be and ebrake works fine for the few times I use it… which is on the boat launch ramp.

[@larryhutchens7593]

There is an easier way to get those bearings off. Cut the bearing cage off w/ a pair of wire cutters. Easy to do because the cage is made of soft material. Once the cage & rollers are out of the way you can place the bearing separator on the outer flange of the inner race.

[@scotthackett4500]

Hey Great Video..nice Details & step Process..I have the Same truck but 07 I changed the U -joints now I have a Vibration @ about 60mph..? I'm not sure what to do next..6 months ago I s Changed fluid in Rear Diff..._ it still has correct amount of Gear oil in diff..& doesn't make any Noise..do you think my Pinion Bearing is Shot..? Is why I have a Vibration @ 60 mph..?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I think if you didnt have a vibration until you replaced u-joints, then the question is answered.

[@big_bee07]

Loosen park break with a flat head screw driver and rotor comes off easy.

[@jalton9416]

Good video.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thanks!

[@thefinalgrind]

Good video. About to tear into my 07 tomorrow. See how bad she is

[@jamesalvarez8543]

Curious to know. I have a 07 to. How many miles does your have? And did u get to it? I'm curious to know if you had any metal shavings. I have a small leak in mine

[@Dudemieser]

Every good rear end job requires a minimum of two cases Brakeleen

[@jamesfarmer2748]

That could get expensive nowdays!!

[@rustyzipperband]

I have a question about the crush sleeve. The one that I got with my kit looks like the reverse of the one I took off. The one I took off looks like yours but the one with the kid has a concave bump on the inside instead of the outside. Do you know ifThat could be a problem? So far everything else is good on the kit. Thank you for the video.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I'm not understanding how it will fit on the pinion. The dealer will have the right one for your axle, if you believe it's wrong.

[@mstr3rk667]

Was that axle nut 36mm? Or different?

[@calvinjones5234]

Will a rear from 2004 fit a 2008 dodge ram 1500

[@kathykramer2418]

Hi, nice video tutorial. I'm currently in the middle of doing my right rear axle. I have been watching youtube to do the job myself for weeks now and it really didn t look that hard to do. after draining, removing the first first pin then the pinion pin (thick pin) the C clip did not fall out. So we pushed the axle in and out and wiggled it as much as we could but the C clip will not fall out. it does move around freely so nothing is frozen or stuck in that respect. It just won't come out. what would you suggest??

[@RustBeltAuto]

Probably going to need to pry on the side gear a little bit. Use the groove for the clip, and a screwdriver.

[@EZkill5]

The spider gears fell out on me while doing wheel bearings / seals. Any tips on getting em back in. Both axles are clipped and installed I just can’t get the space to install the spider gear with its washer.

[@RustBeltAuto]

You just stick both of them in there, and turn the carrier. It is the opposite of what happened when they fell out.

[@PeterandRowan]

I have an 05 Dakota with the 4.7 liter V8 and a 9.25 ring gear in the differential. Do I have the same differential as the video here?

[@RustBeltAuto]

it should be.

[@suspensefulness]

my 04 has the same issue the shop said i need all new bearing does that also mean new pinions and gears...they wanna charge me 3000$ 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️i rather try it my damn self, great great tutorial

[@RustBeltAuto]

You could get a whole axle for less.

[@suspensefulness]

@@RustBeltAuto what are signs of a bad axle? replacing the pinion bearing may be the hardest part of all if im replacing all bearings.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@Super Sic-O the axle its self rarely goes bad. The parts in it wear out. Those people are probably trying to sell a ring/pinion, carrier, and bearings.

[@suspensefulness]

@@RustBeltAuto thats exactly what they told me sir...all bearings and ring and pinion🤦🏾‍♂️ i dont have the tools for the pinion i believe..im sure the wheel bearings probably gone as well it jus gets louder while driving , i parked it for now , will a rebuild kit fix this ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@Super Sic-O you need to inspect the gears. Put a little grease on them, and see what the mesh pattern looks like. Inspect carrier for wear, or damage. The shop probably gave an estimate as the worst case scinerio, because the cover needs to be removed to inspect all that stuff.

[@blasphemi3104]

What size impact socket was that pinion bolt ? Drive shaft. And what’s was the TQ specs. Thanks for the video buddy helps install my true track

[@RustBeltAuto]

I believe all your questions are answered in the video's.

[@user-fu4cv6cc1k]

I am currently rebuilding my 2001 dodge ram rear differential. The video has been very helpful but I did get stuck on one part. I cannot get the old pinion bearing races out, do you have suggestions to help that along?

[@DL101ca]

Chisel and hammer. Need to pound them out.

[@IdleDrummer]

Hello, thanks for great video. I am trying to turn the differential to get better angle to remove the axle shaft pin, but it is not turning. I can turn the rear wheels freely. Front wheels are on the ground. What am I missing?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Did you remove the driveshaft?

[@IdleDrummer]

@@RustBeltAuto yes, I did. I finally figured it out, I had to put the transfer case in neutral also. Thank you for your reply.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Pinion bearing oil seal that yolk flange goes onto. Yah. High mileage issue begins leaking you gotta change that annoying crap once it first begins leaking so catastrophic damage doesn’t happen. It happens on other older trucks and SUVs I have seen and even recommend saying to replace it. It’s easy job. If it begins leaking on the ground do not drive. You gotta change that seal because it’s completely shot. You drive you’ll loose all your gear oil and then damage your pinion bearing and possibly other things. I drove with a damaged wobbly pinion bearing for a couple fricken months after the seal blew. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ I needed my only source of transportation!!!!!! That truck was well took care of. It also did have over 200k on it. Previous owner bought brand new and he just kept refilling the differential even though you do do that your still gonna suffer catastrophic shit because that seal ain’t gonna last. Change it dammit. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Yep. Pinion bearings are probably a number one thing man

[@les3316]

Would the hole assembly come out without loosening the bearing races on the shafts with that funky inch and half homemade tool ? My pinion bearing went out and now it's all seized up

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thing is, they move. It's not like the ones that have shims in them, that need to be pounded in with a block of wood, or whatever. I would not suggest any of that.

[@les3316]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks for the reply love your channel and video!

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@les3316 😁

[@michellearriaga4866]

Good Goog Work nice

[@MrCarmelo1959]

I agree nice informative video is there a part 2 video??

[@RustBeltAuto]

Yes. I have a playlist with both video's.

[@Deadstorage]

So I just took my 2013 rear end apart. The shim or spacer was actually behind the race. This is on the pinion gear. the place you pointed out to utilize to take the races off for the pinion gear, I found the sham to be placed between the race and the rear end. So not damaging it to take it out was impossible. so I have a question and the question is is that the right location for this spacer on a 2013? is it supposed to be between the bearing and the gear like you showed in your video or is it supposed to be between the race and the rear end?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I have never seen a shim behind a bearing race, but if there was one there, the dealer should have them, or be able to order one. You probably need to measure the thickness with a 0-1" micrometer, or the dealer can measure it for you.

[@Deadstorage]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks. I'm wondering if someone else was in there already and did it backwards

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@Deadstorage the shim behind the pinion should not fit behind a race. It's a 2013, so they probably have a newer way of doing things.

[@saahnahte]

I have the same issue. Did you have to get that "race" shim from the dealer?

[@Deadstorage]

@@saahnahte I did not. I got it from the manufacturer that is the supplier to the dealers. It's been a while since I did it. The logo of the company has a graphic Mountain range. Almost like a Coors can I think.

[@maxdale4468]

2015 ran 1500 longhorn limited has a howling noise from the rear lens the has gotten louder over time. Would rebuild like my this handle that?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Going to need to remove the cover, and inspect the thing. Look for axle seal leaks too.

[@Keeter94]

What if the spiders gears come out? It happened to me and i just want to know if it’s hard. Was doing the rear wheel bearing

[@RustBeltAuto]

Put them back in?

[@jacksmiththeboss]

Would you happen to know if all 9.25 carriers are the same. Like will an 04 work in a 2010?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@larryhutchens7593]

Finished watching the video & you did that on the carrier bearings, why didn't you do that on the pinion bearing?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Because... Science.

[@City_BusDriver]

How similar is this to a Dodge Magnum?

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Do you live in mn? Im interestes in having you do the rear end on my 04 ram with the 3.92 gears and anti spin rear

[@RustBeltAuto]

I li e in outer space.

[@nofortunatesonII]

Probably safer for the pinion threads to use a heavy duty punch and place it it the recess in the middle of the pinion. First timers, watch that you don't knock the pinion out of the housing and on to the concrete floor.

[@alfredgarza2043]

I am doing mine for the first time. On an 03, dodge ram 150 4.7. The spider gears fell out, so I’m having trouble putting them back in but I also notice some small Halfmoon type of pieces that also was at the bottom, that I assumed that fell out also. Could you tell me what those are for and where am I supposed to put those?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thos are washers that go between the carrier, and spider gears. You need to hold the gears in place, and turn the carrier to put them back in. That is how they came out.

[@alfredgarza2043]

@@RustBeltAuto ok. Thank you. But the are some very small pieces that fell out also. Not washers but they look like two halves of one piece. About a half inch long. Again they are small pieces. I tried looking for video with this small pieces being replaced but no one talks about it.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@alfredgarza2043 sounds wrong. Maybe something broke. You should find a parts list/diagram. Maybe it will give you a clue.

[@alfredgarza2043]

@@RustBeltAuto lol. I know. I figured that. Even got a PDF of the axle diagram, but I can not find that piece, or those pieces. Lol. Your expertise was my last option. I think I might have to go to the junk yard to get an axle. I don’t know yet. Thank though

[@shawnwashburn8330]

I have a 2004 dodge 1500 slt 4x4. Are you interested in rebuilding the rear-end? It locked up and broke some gears and bearings. Just wondering if you are close to Michigan and would like to work? Thanks

[@RustBeltAuto]

May be best for you to just find a used axel. I am nowhere close to Michigan.

[@shawnwashburn8330]

Yeah I realized that you were in Minnesota I think? Thanks anyway. I went today to get one with 95000 mile on it for 1000 dollars but it was in rough shape. I honestly want to have it rebuilt. That way I know what is in there. I appreciate your time.

[@tvan718]

Good vid. Were those your steel toe flip flops?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Just steel toes.

[@8up007]

Does a 2000 ram 1500 have those same 36mm lash adjusters?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Can't say for sure. Most axles are shimmed.

[@frankm8533]

I have a 2002 1500 with a 3:55. Acts like it wants to bind up some times when starting from a stop while turning the fluid is original and looks like Dark tea or thin soupy water

[@RustBeltAuto]

Sounds like you have an LSD. I would change out the fluid with LSD additive in it, and see if your chattering goes away.

[@frankm8533]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks for the reply, that's what I am doing today I did get the lokfriction- modifier additive

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@frankm8533 there is also additive already added in some 75w-140, and others. It says so right on the bottle. As far as I know, it works the same.

[@frankm8533]

@@RustBeltAuto great thanks. It says to use 75w-90 in my truck. 2002 Ram 1500 with 4.7 2wd

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@frankm8533 yes. That is a synthetic oil, and usually has it in there too. It will say so on the bottle. Your LSD additive probably broke down.

[@hugocortez340]

What size of differential does a 2004 dodge ram 1500 v8 4.7 have

[@RustBeltAuto]

It depends. ask the dealer, use your VIN, if you are unsure.

[@noahriedel801]

I have a 2011 Dakota and the rear wheels have play in and out. Would you know if this is normal?

[@RustBeltAuto]

How much?

[@noahriedel801]

@@RustBeltAuto well enough that the wheels move in and out probably 3/8 of inch. Also every time I back out of the driveway curb I hear the diff or axles popping

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@noahriedel801 that sounds wrong.

[@ed-se3fk]

what is that tool that u have at 7:30 in ur hand appreciate the answer

[@RustBeltAuto]

It was a tool I made. There is one you can buy for it.

[@ed-se3fk]

@@RustBeltAuto alright thank you

[@natecherry8926]

Dealing with the same rear end zfc 235 on a 12 SLT four-wheel drive you wouldn't happen to have the pinion bearing numbers would you I got a kit from US standard gear and the bearings are .875 the one we took out that was crushed is .84 maybe .85 before it was crushed can't seem to find anybody who has any information on the standard bearing. Just getting tons of play even after we're contacting the crush sleeve. Thanks in advance

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't think you are crushing the sleeve, and believe the original one you have is a crushed sleeve. That's the way I'm understanding it.

[@natecherry8926]

@@RustBeltAuto the bearing is what is .875 and the old bearing is .850 or .840 In thickness, looked up the original bearing from mopar parts giant.com and it is discontinued but fits the specs we need, the original crush sleeve is only 12 thousands shorter than the new one, if we tourqe the new thicker bearing down we are going to crush the sleeve by 1/8 inch. Doesn't seem right to me.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@natecherry8926 if there is a bearing number on it, can you go on McMaster Carr, or Graingers, or a bearing supplier, and find one that way? In all my days there was only one bearing I couldn't find. It was for a first year ford t-10.

[@natecherry8926]

@@RustBeltAuto yeah unfortunately the outer bearing is what gave way so it's pretty much destroyed we've been trying to clean it up to pull the number off of it it's pretty much garbage thanks for your help man.

[@goten360]

I was charged 1800 for a rear differential rebuild, crankshaft sensor replacement and camshaft sensor replacement (100 bucks in labor for each sensor so 200 paid) turns out camshaft sensor can EASILY be done.) but dang after watching this video i can understand why it cost a lot for the rebuild

[@CertifiedDojo]

Well it doesn’t matter about easy. School Tools Time Experience too I’m a mechanic it’s hard honest work. Not all of us rip people off.

[@Djimbeau]

Does it have disc's and shoes?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Pads for disc's, shoes for drums. It depends.

[@yamahar1castillo923]

How much could be a job like that ! I have a 2005 dodge ram daytona rear wheel drive ! I just found a piece of metal on my dif ! Im in wisconsin

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@yamahar1castillo923]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks

[@louindorato6855]

Nice job, how long did it take ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't keep track.

[@louindorato6855]

@@RustBeltAuto roughly ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@louindorato6855 I don't know. It soaked up a day. If I was into that time, labor, how long, hurry, it's a waiter bullcrap, I would go work for some a-hole for peanuts, with an annoying service writer again. Sorry if that came out wrong. I just do the job until it's finished.

[@jrmecanicymas2643]

Were the ratio number of 2003 dodge ram 1500 the rear

[@RustBeltAuto]

It depends. Gear ratios differ.

[@pzpinkslip123]

thansk for video . what can i accept to pay for this at a shop thanks man.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Welcome. They will be the first to tell you.

[@torkrench]

Dont forget rtv on pinion splines or under nut

[@RustBeltAuto]

The shaft is sealed behind all of that.

[@barneywarwick8745]

how much hp can this rear end handle

[@RustBeltAuto]

How am I supposed to know that?

[@CCROSS5882]

you can rent those pullers at autozone with the slide hammer for free.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thank you!

[@pitpayitforwardpitcrew808]

Theres some weirs clip arounf my bolt to rear end, after remove drive shaft, it has 2 tiny allen ket tiny bolts to hold in the right tning before i can get bolt off, cant get of the little ring

[@RustBeltAuto]

I'm not understanding. Lost in translation.

[@GHOSTDOG772]

Needle nose pliers.

[@031burke]

That’s the pinion nut retainer ring. It was put on as part of a recall. Not sure how to get it off. I’m in the process now. The 2 Allen screw are rusted in tight.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@031burke don't know if you can do it without melting stuff, but if you torch the Allen area to 500*f it should come off.

[@pitpayitforwardpitcrew808]

031burke if you get the little bolts get a piece of flat steel drill two holes find longer screws screw the long piece of metal on and tap out the ring

[@toddtaylor5559]

Faygo!

[@RustBeltAuto]

ICP!

[@RandomFandom1]

can i put 2002 rear dif on my 0three ram.... too late... bought it... gonna make it work

[@RustBeltAuto]

Good luck!

[@RandomFandom1]

@@RustBeltAuto had to use the hd axles from the 0three cause one it had a bent axle on the 02. a new set of bearings, and they fit. although they seem to stick out a halh inch farther but are the same part number... is the diff housing shorter? may have to shim the brake mounts...

[@RandomFandom1]

ive spent less than 600 for all of it vs the $2200 option... going open dif, instead of the limited slip broken clutch guide version.... crossing fingers.

[@RandomFandom1]

the original issue why i took it off...pinion nut came off inside the diveshaft to input flange union

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@RandomFandom1 I would put the brake drum on and see where the shoes make contact. Do the drums stick out past the shoes?

[@Knight-Temp.]

Wow, I’m amazed people like you know how to do all of this so well there’s so much shit to a rear end build I’m currently trying to rebuild mine it’s shredded all of the gears in the middle the small ones I think you called them spider gears , but seeing this video and knowing there’s a part two I’m probably gonna take it to a shop cause that’s a lot of shit to do I’m just an oil change and some ball joints kinda mechanic not rear end mechanic lol great video tho I learned a lot of important stuff ab rear ends for sure

[@RustBeltAuto]

If you are doing more than a bearing replacement, there is a little more to this job.

[@Knight-Temp.]

@@RustBeltAuto any tips for a 2014 ram 1500 rear end rebuild ? I wanna try to replace the spider gears myself before having to send it to a shop and pay so much

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@Knight-Temp. If you are replacing your ring pinion and carrier, you are going to want to check your gear mesh.

[@RustBeltAuto]

You could always get a used axle assembly, and put it in too.

[@mebcool]

Hello and thank you. @ 5:15 your video goes upside down !

[@RustBeltAuto]

Maybe your monitor is upside down. 🙃

[@jrmecanicymas2643]

How I found that number

[@RustBeltAuto]

There should be a number stamped on the ring gear, or you can count the teeth on the ring, and pinion, and do the math.

[@RICHFILMSTV]

Do anybody know if a 2001 v6 3.9 rear differential will work on 1998 5.9 V8 Dodge Ram 🤷🏾‍♂️if I need to swap

[@RustBeltAuto]

Take some measurements. If it is 4wd, be certain it is the same gear ratio.

[@RICHFILMSTV]

Rust Belt Auto not 4 wheel just one is a v6 other a v8

[@RustBeltAuto]

Many truck guys swap out whatever they can. Even from different makes. Take into account bolt pattern, drum size, width from drum to drum, spring perches, and width, and location, control arm, and coil location if it has coil springs, sway bar mounts, and U-joint interchange. Or you could go on car-part.com, and see if they sell the same years as a direct fit. Best advice I can give you.

[@RICHFILMSTV]

Rust Belt Auto my diff is out of line and needs fluid change will that cost it to star whinnying

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@RICHFILMSTV What do you mean by out of line?

[@awaara24]

wheres pt2

[@RustBeltAuto]

There should be a playlist

[@Factory400]

You just convinced me to never try this ever.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I'm sorry.

[@Factory400]

@@RustBeltAuto Are you kidding? You saved my butt trying to dig into something that I would not be able to finish, then have the truck towed to have someone like you bail me out. There is a lot to learn here.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@Factory400 a serious life is a tragedy.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

holy shit this is complicated

[@RustBeltAuto]

Doing an engine on a v8 6speed AWD manual BMW 740iL is complicated. This is child's play. I was even nice enough to leave something out you should always do when doing differentials, because you should not need to doing this particular job. Thanks for watching!

[@fstarockaburns425]

excellent vid tx but seriously consider wearing at least hiking boots and not open sandals!! esp at the press man

[@RustBeltAuto]

WHAT-EVA, I'll do what I want!

[@edfrancis165]

@@RustBeltAuto Very Trumpian response!!!

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@edfrancis165 Eric Cartman (South Park).

[@dimensionexo.]

That's one b of a job *

[@gonzalopaco6452]

8oĺ

[@markvietti]

WTF dodge dont even put in a posi.. on there trucks. what a joke