Chevrolet Tahoe Rear Bearing Noise Found Replacing pinion differential Bearings GM 8.6 Axle service

[@maxfly7079]

Wow, All the seals and bearings replaced, torqued, shimned, and backlash, and checking the gear pattern, all done while laying on a driiveway....Outstanding!!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Oh, its fun. Sore for a day or two, lol.

[@freebird7284]

young man's game!

[@mrlarrybobjr]

To the shop

[@djtoutdoors3930]

The only way !! I did my upper,lower control arms, ball joints, bushings,inner outer tie rods, pitman arm,idler arm, becuase this video.!!! And before did shocks , fuel pump, radiator coolant, hose connections, powersteering, wheel hub assembly, radio, speakers, paint interior black on a 1999 burb becuase of this video.. fucking music pumps me up.. !!!

[@djtoutdoors3930]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech ur damn right!! Laying on rocks.. uneven pavement and more...!! Get some boy!!!

[@80s9]

By far the sexiest and most clean diff replace I’ve seen for the Tahoe I have an 04 I only had to replace fluids on my diff but great job bro

[@jamescoffey8077]

Dang dude,wish I had a mechanic like you,your freaking amazing,your video I watched was 100% ,really nice job,very professional

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@baileymarie4531]

Best video i have seen on this repair. Seriously. None of the bull , just straight forward

[@RyanSmith-bo7zj]

I appreciate the video man. Im new at differential repair. I have been trying to fix my rear differential on my Chevy avalanche for some time I can't even remember how many times I tore into it. I replaced the pinion and ring gear with a same gear ratio parts. But I keep getting this whine noise and I have the pinion tourged down to 20 lbs. No backlash I don't think I use the marking compound but I do recall having marks in the race bearings. Like I said I'm still new at this type of mechanical work. No one actually showed me I listened to what a few people have said, then I just jumped right into it. So I appreciate your video. Knowledge goes a long way. And now I'm sure I know what I need to do

[@roberthamilton9245]

I love that you have the kids bicycles there at the press, awesome!

[@MetalSonicUltraLord]

Having similar issues with my 04 suburban with a whine noise when accelerating. Im hoping it's simply the axle bearings and not pinion or diff bearings. I dont have a hyd press or air hammer so I will check play in pinion and backlash on gear mesh at the very least in hopes nothing is too out of wack.

[@genejones02]

Just pulled my 03 suburban apart today. I have to replace diff carrier, axle, and pinion bearings 238k. I don’t have a press but I’m not scared to do it. Watched this because I don’t want to burn up my ring and pinion due to incorrect shimming or anything.

[@oculophilia8724]

Amazing production for a guy in his driveway. 80s vibe music is best for working on the car. Or heavy metal if the moment calls for it...

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Best comment of the year. Thanks again for sharing.

[@raymondrahner]

Man i wish you played a clip of the noise it was makin. I believe my pinion bearing might be going out. Got a loud noise from my dif in my 03 suburban

[@MrBen527]

My 2008 Silverado has the noise also

[@christianpliego6576]

@@MrBen527 me too, u guys figure it out? Mine is making like a howling sound

[@MrBen527]

@@christianpliego6576 Not yet. I'm hoping it last until the spring time and I can take it apart myself.

[@smiley3303]

I know this is old. Basically if you hear the noise when in drive and moving but not hitting the gas. Then don’t when in neutral. It is pinion bearing. If you can hear it even when in neutral then carrier bearings or even wheel bearings could be it.

[@BrokenRRT]

@@smiley3303 thanks for this comment. I have a squeak coming from somewhere. I’ve replaced my u-joints and hubs and bearing and cant figure it out still. It’s coming from underneath the Yukon. I never thought to put it in neutral to listen while driving. Going to try it tomorrow.

[@krisa8023]

How was that sleeve crushed without a holding tool if it takes alot of inch pounds to do that? Im having some trouble crushing mine without that specific tool

[@paulhaines5755]

Oh yea - full on rebuild. Gotta be a good feeling for the owner!

[@jamescoffey8077]

Just had an 05 Chevy express,same sound,turned out the exact same problem,it’s taken 2+ days on mine,wish I had a friend or neighbor like you,well actually I do,but he’s to busy to deal with my stuff,really enjoyed your video👍

[@Wheel-1]

Heck of a job ! I need to do this. Thanks for all the information

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🍻

[@ricardoooo1969]

Nice work very professional... I was hoping there was a test drive lol

[@eugenerodriguez6868]

Big question I opened up the same way you did but there was little pieces of metal like it came off of a bearing down where the oil is when you open up for the drip pan

[@atlanticyak2069]

Impressive conciderg the tight working space and sloped drive. Love the press and impact gun. I've got play in my front DS coming out of the diff. No sign of leaks or knuckle wear. Can spin the shaft in gear about a 1/4" back and forth. What's the culprit ? Not sure this is called backlash or not. I'm looking at new/used 3.08 axels on LKQonline because I dont have the tools to gut it and rebuild. However if it's a simple rebuild without the need for a press I can do it.

[@BrokenRRT]

Impressive work. Wish I was your neighbor or friend :) I have access to a friends lift but damn I still don’t want to do it but I need to. I’m getting the same squeak your friend had. I know I need to do it. Thanks for making and sharing the video!

[@abeflores8431]

i had a bad passenger side wheel bearing grind just swapped out the rear end a but seeing your video makes me wanna put the original back on but make it pose traction

[@davegetz1287]

Dude your skills are phenomenal. Your tool selection is also phenomenal. Doing shit one handed holding a camera while doing work dude your a beast. But... your choice of background music is terrible. Great job man. Very well done!

[@silentwarrior11six78]

music kept me watching...lol

[@raym3036]

I haven't done this in over 30 years but necessity requires I do again. 2000 GMC had a gallon of water in the diff a little oil on top gave the appearance it was full. I bought it cheap so it's not a loss yet!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤞

[@frog5324554694]

I wasn’t paying attention to which way the shims came out , so does the flat side face outward towards the wheel or is it the other way around

[@snakeyes7711]

When you did this, did you just refuse all the shims in the same places or does the back lash, and pinion depth have to be reset?

[@rudymedina9980]

Quick question I just tried doing my pinion bearing. While installing the yolk the nut topped off but the yolk moves up and down still any suggestion would be greatly appreciated?

[@andrewhead3841]

Are the Yukon brand bearings shaped a little different from the original? Working on my Rear end now, I left the original races In because I thought they would be the same but now there is play on the pinion gear fully tightened

[@hawaiian416]

I’m from Hawaii and immediately heard Maoli, rebel Souljahz etc.. cheeee mahalo for the video.. need to do this soon

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤙

[@JoseMaldonado-kz5co]

Bro you make it look easy to just pull one apart

[@diegovegahernandez3522]

hey what did you torque the gear bearings to also what was the preload for the pinion about to rebuild mine due to the same problem just wana see what the torque specs are

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Straight forward. Practical. Thanks!

[@modeljetjuggernaut4864]

What 'crazy noise' was it making? Grinding? Squealin? At what speeds?

[@BigxL72]

Must be nice living in the south or not in the salt belt that vehicle looks amazing 😮‍💨

[@zachlacaze5126]

Damn this dude is good I could really use your help right now🤣🤣

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

What's up?

[@victorrodriguez8917]

Hey like ur mechanic skills., question., i have a play on my out bearing axel by the brakes., how much of a play should be there ??? I can rack the wheel up and down about 30k ? Thanks

[@Apache-23237]

Just wanted to say thank you, I learned alot, hopefully I can duplicate this successfully

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

You can do it!

[@micahmobley555]

Do you know if the noise was a rhythmic scraping/grinding sound that picks up with speed? (As opposed to a higher pitched whirring sound).

[@feddycheese]

My 02 gmc yukon slt is making this noise what is that. Please help me!!!!!

[@Trucker-Belly]

Its the continuum transfunctioner

[@andrezcambrani1010]

Me sirvio mucho este video recomiendo berlo todo con detalle grasias saluds desde riverside California

[@Skaterjessy019]

Is this the same for a 2009 suburban 5.3 2wd?

[@marialaguna2033]

Can you add a positive differential on a chevy tahoe 2001?

[@eddiesgsr]

My rear diff makes no noise but while driving but it clunks and it has play before the axles move. Been doing it for years. Any ideas

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Found my whining noise that starts at 25mph & gets a little louder the faster you go. My 2002 Blazer ZR2 w/ a G80 locker 8.5 10 bolt has a bad or going out Pinion Bearing. Always something

[@easygoing2479]

Great video. If that was me, that Jeep would have been about 3” closer.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks 🙏

[@chrispolk3657]

Did u use factory pinion shim. Same carrier shims as well? I have same deceleration noise and did transfer case last weekend. Also did wheel bearings a few months ago. I think it's pinion bearings

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

Good job! Love anything Suburban/Tahoe (lifted ones are smokin hot right now). :)

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thank you sir. If you have time please check out my latest loads , they could use some support. Thanks again.

[@erickaneely387]

I have a 07 Chevy Tahoe. This is driving me crazy the sound. It’s like a humming sound.

[@erickaneely387]

In my rear end as well

[@Hiperf]

I need to check this out on my 13 tahoe. Have humming noise from 55 to 65mph. Almost sounds like front hub or tires. Just changed tires. Same noise.

[@sylvia12001]

I have a 2001 chevy Tahoe that hums (sounds like a jet engine whinging down) when the awd is engaged, I think it's the pinion but I don't know. Was this vehicle making a similar sound or does anyone have an idea what else it could be?

[@MJ.401]

Could a popping noise the steering column be caused by this in a 09 Dodge Nitro

[@RT060789]

Great job.

[@blaknoizee]

Where in TX are you, because please help. My rear end has been partially rebuilt but is still noisy. I'll travel from OH for this complete service. (My truck is a TX truck, so no rust).

[@NOEL8516]

I tried to find the gm gm8.6-a on amazon but it’s not listed

[@CK74111]

Donny great work!! Are you located in Austin? I have a Tahoe with the same issue! =/

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No, sorry

[@omarargullin2313]

Around how much for this job man

[@erickmagana9353]

Trying to do this on my 01 Sierra 1500 but I can’t get the center pin to come out it’s hitting the ring gear it has a motive gear 4.88 idk if it’s not supposed to come out but I can’t get the c clips to come out far enough any help.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

The pin has to come out , to get the those c clips, tried pulling the pin from the other side- the ring gear might have a flat spot , from the installer

[@erickmagana9353]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech I tried taking it out from both sides but it still hit the ring gear. Idk if it’s cuz it’s an aftermarket one but my ring gear sticks out towards the center pibe more then all the ones I have been looking at in other videos.

[@radmilakrejci8581]

whats the name of 6.54 tool?

[@josesilloish]

Hello i like your video so much but you skipped the part that i was waiting for where you install the shims !! Is there any reason ?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤷‍♂️

[@holdenbreau7187]

how many hours total work time?

[@sst9364]

Unbelievable Job! All in the driveway impressive. Learned alot, what was the cost of the job? Whould love to know, looking ahead to keep my tahoe going

[@sst9364]

Estimated cost?

[@enricoderojassarson5596]

​@@sst9364 Figure $500 per day plus parts,,,,,,,,and it takes more than a day!

[@Overlandlife_]

How much will you charge to help me with mine lol willing to drive to Texas I’m 3.42 trying to move to 4.10 so I can do 35s

[@roxannecano6015]

Where in Texas are you. I would drive down there.. would you work on my o5

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Sorry, I won't do Differential work on the floor anymore. It's super ruff on your body.

[@BMW_DAILY]

What was the sound????

[@ejasejas8310]

Thank you so much this video help me to work easy

[@mrk7201]

Was it low on fluid?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Nope

[@mijohnst]

Great video. Thanks for putting it up! Did it fix the noise he was hearing?

[@samtruglio6544]

Great video...I have a question, took my 99 express to have dripping pinion seal replaced, now 60 miles or so around town driving I have a whirling sound from rearend. I believe they over tightened pinion nut. Your thoughts please.

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

It may have been under tightened as was the case in my 99 Suburban. I gave it one quarter turn more and whirling sound went away.

[@samtruglio6544]

@@MrRoy-rb1je definitely over tightened. Took to differential shop, front bearing almost seized. Replaced all bearings, crush sleeve, and proper factory set up specs.. $900.00. Live and learn.

[@enriquemartinez16]

@@samtruglio6544 Oh man, that is a heart breaker. I'm glad you got it fixed. Will the shop that changed the pinion seal be a stand up and pay for the diff rebuild?

[@samtruglio6544]

@@enriquemartinez16 They claim they didn't cause failure. My word against theirs. I should have known better. That's on me.

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

@@samtruglio6544 They would say that Huh, not cool. I’m glad you got it sorted out! Have a great week, Mr. Sam!

[@Rhinorock13]

Hey bud, how long did that take you to replace?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Weekend

[@yuckyduck9064]

Just wondering how long it should take a decent garage to do a job just like this. I don't think I can do this job. I'm kinda wondering how much I'm looking at spending. Thanks

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

4 to 5 hours

[@Mars-vz3fw]

How many shims did you use

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I didn't count them

[@Levianjrproductions]

We’re do you live how much do you charge I have the same problem

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No thanks

[@rickmanon1687]

I am 99.9 percent sure the pinion race and bearing is my issue, can it be removed without taking the whole diff assembly in side dif housing off?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No

[@joem2197]

You must be a very experienced mechanic. Great video. Still not sure if it's the differential on my 2004 Tahoe. Would not attempt to do the great job you did.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

👍

[@galvanpowerruiznayarit]

What's the cost for this . same 2009 tahoe

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Under 2k

[@damnurface]

Maybe my issue too, making a rubbing / grinding type noise and now leaking oil from the front seal of the diff

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

😂

[@dominicscaramozi8892]

Everything looks good but you talked about torquing the nut down but you don’t say how much to torque.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Your going to need alot of specifications to this. That nut has two Torque specs. Feel me? Look it up and print out the sheet.

[@JesusGuerrero-fe3du]

So how much does this job cost? I believe I am having the same problem in my 06 chevy

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

700 to 1k. It depends on who.

[@slimtimes.l.l.c4081]

That was quick......✌🏾

[@chriscruz6233]

I’m having the same problem :/ how do I know if I have 8.5” 8.6” or 9.5” diff bearing seal kit

[@nismojunkie20]

Model and year?

[@jensgrini7578]

I have the same question.. mine is a 2003 LT

[@jamescoffey8077]

Found mine off the door sticker with the vin # on it

[@marialaguna2033]

@@jamescoffey8077 what website?

[@copedipfarming]

Did the noise go away?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

👍

[@picco5765]

Do I hear Island 98.5 in the background?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Ae

[@arnulfoalejo3968]

Great job! how much does it cost?

[@romegee1984]

I was thinking the same thing? Would it be cheaper for a whole rear end swop from junk yard or have a shop do a rebuild?

[@aaronpetzold8388]

I just go find the best rearend strip the carrier assembly that has the best spider gears. buy new pinion and axle bearings and seals. Put your ring gear on new assembly and use the shims you had on the old carrier since you are reusing ring and pinion... but of course if the ring and pinion are messed up your left buying new ones and having to check shims and backlash. Depending on your knowledge of rear diffs at that point you might want to replace the whole rear end but I still find it easier to rebuild it myself

[@whatinthe6623]

only 15 foot lbs to the big nut holding the new pinion seal in. i thought it would be a lot more considering all force it took to take off the nut.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

👊

[@RolandoGonzalez-rz9ov]

Where can one contact you to get some work done?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Facebook messenger

[@johnnykracun8044]

Man that's impressive no lift all laying on his back

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Oh,my back felt it the next day. Lol.

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

What was the difference between 1st and 2nd crush sleeve/washer?

[@notthemonster326]

Smooth!

[@Jtavera67]

About how much to do that

[@angiemitchell09]

1500 ??

[@saltpepper1894]

wonder what a shop would charge for that job

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

125$ x 6 hours maybe more

[@saltpepper1894]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech plus parts... ouch

[@planetdisclosure-filesdocs7018]

Dude I Love You :) - lol

[@MicroSoftner]

A mechanic wearing Asics is a good mechanic....

[@km6344]

Sorry for this critique,, but I always look here to find how too videos when I am in doubt or not sure,, just to end up putting time in videos in hopes for the info I want or need to just not get it in the end! So, this video just killed me,,,, Well, I was looking for a video to help me see if the noise I had was definitely pinion noise, after I replaced the grenaded g80 carrier and was left with yet another issue. I suspect its the pinion, but to see it somewhere woulda made me feel better. Plus, ripping it apart and re-installation I could use some help on to get it right. Sorry if not making sense, but I been watching these how to videos with no real how too and I am frustrated.. Just like the type videos you see where a guy has a problem on something during a rebuild, then, he cuts the camera and comes back totally not explaining how he overcame that issue! BUT that's the issue I had and needed to see how you done it!!! UGH! I am sure everyone seen those videos. So,,This video woulda been cool, but you left out so much! You started talking through the beginning, but while working your video became one like those where people do and say nothing at all leaving the dynamics and explanation of what you are doing totally out of it! Like, why did you go from one crush sleeve to the other? I woulda liked to know. There was nothing on what kind of noise,, whiiirr,, howl, thump thump thump,, etc?? And the reinstall,, ugh! No explanation of what was to be done! No dial indicator shown to explain your picking of shims,, depth gauge, crush sleeve,, didn't explain the drag and what the allowable limits are that you should have seen on your torque wrench,, was that foot or inch pounds?? No explanation for someone who needs to do this! If this was just a video on what made the noise,, you coulda cut out the break down and limited reinstall and just shown the race and said,, well this is what made the noise and cut tape there! Sorry, if this is a burn comment,, but, it left out all the important stuff if you were going to video the reinstall like that. Thank you!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol, there's a pretty simple answer. I've made that video before, and it's 10 times more work. So sorry for not holding your hand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpqQY4yPnK5ma8U

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[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Good luck with your junk

[@cruzfernandez4554]

Very good entertainment video.

[@Shigs-jg2qx]

On average, What do you think it would cost to do that whole job at a shop? Nice work bro!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

1300-1600

[@Shigs-jg2qx]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech are you located anywhere need N. Dallas?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@@Shigs-jg2qx I'm too old to be crawling around on the floor for a day.

[@homegrownluv8106]

It would been nice to actually here what noise it was making before jumping into the video.

[@jamesjackdon8826]

Shaking vibrating noise

[@eugenerodriguez6868]

Can you help me

[@indigenousbeauty83]

Wow I think same issue is wrong with my 05 Tahoe 😢

[@Bart12349]

I will bring my 08 gmc sierra 4.8L over so you can work on my differential too.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Sure

[@blainejones5759]

IS THAT A TOMEI

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Yep

[@EnemencioTorres]

You should have showed what it sounded like

[@kickinbilliards5971]

I wish these videos would include the noise instead of "just poke around till you find something broken".

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Aww.

[@jameswitanga8611]

Bro I thought skylines were illegal in America or is it just certain states?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No, not illegal.

[@jimmyv1289]

My rear left tire skips and makes a snapping sound when I make sharp right turns anybody know, it's for a 07 tahoe

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lsd is on it way out

[@jimmyv1289]

Update* I opened up the diff and the pumpkin aka the thing that holds the gears and clutches cracked and I also had broken tooth replaced it and works like before maybe even better, it's called a differential carrier, hope this helps somebody

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Definitely not your first time doing this 👍