Dodge RAM 1500 Noisy Rear Differential Diagnose and Repair part Three

This is part 3 and final video for the repair titled: " How to diagnose and repair Rear Differential Noise on Dodge RAM 1500 Pick-up Trucks".
This video shows how to Install the Pinion back on the Differential and How to Set the correct Pinion Bearing Pre-load.
It also explains how to install a new Pinion Seal.
This video also shows how to set the correct Backlash on the Ring and Pinion using a Dial Indicator and how to Pre-load the Differential Carrier Bearings.
It also shows how to install new wheel seals.
We also have a video where our Pretty Tech Jo explains how to Press the Pinion Bearing on and off, this is the link to the video:
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Pinion Bearing failure is a common problem on Dodge 1500 Pick-up Trucks, specially if the Gear Oil is not changed at the recommended intervals set by the Manufacturer. You have to realize that there is no filter in the differential, and any metal particles will circulate in the gear oil affecting all the moving parts.
Another way to extend the life of the Differential components on these trucks is to Change the Differential oil after the initial break-in period for new trucks, which is between 3,000 and 5,000 miles.
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[@steveclujhawkins8063]

This 3 part series allowed me to rebuild my ruined carrier assembly. The adjusting tool..genius. $6 for fittings & i found a 40" length of threaded 1/2" pipe at work. My 1st rebuild. This Dodge differential lasted from Dealer to June 2016. 183K miles.

[@stuarttooms2107]

Another impressed viewer. Excellent how to video.

[@marrag1]

I’ve watch this video at least 20 times and took notes. Thank you for making this.

[@caguirre160488]

you saved me a lot of research, this is the first time Im doing it on my Dakota which uses same specs... I skipped 2 steps you did and went wrong, went back and did it as on the video and it was a complete success! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@robr498]

Very well done series on how to repair the problem. I was impressed with the step by step process and found it easy to follow. Did mine the same way following the steps, even made the special tool to set the bearing load. Nice job. Only thing missing was how to manage the pinion while setting the 20inch-pound. I used a 3ft piece of angle and drilled a hole in it to wedge the knuckle while cranking on the lock nut. Great job

[@DarrinKoone]

Thanks. I learned a lot. Loved the added info on checking backlash in at least two places to verify wear on the ring gear. Also on the Backlash wrench. Great Idea....

[@spelunkerd]

Best video I've found so far here on youtube for a rear diff overhaul. Thanks.

[@daddybean]

Thanks so much for your excellent tutorial videos on rebuilding the 9.25" rear axle. this helped me tremendously! especially showing how to make the homemade tool for adjusting the preloads .

[@johnbronson1275]

Excellent Job !! I wish every mechanic could be so careful about all this details you did so well. I would go to your shop any time. Thank you.

[@TheCarolinacadmanOutdoors]

Very good video! Thank you!

[@frankshort7798]

😢Thank you ,for the good vidio.ill be on mine tomorrow.

[@andrewstrong2134]

excellent video series guys helping me out by teaching me alot about how my vehicle works and helping me save on costly repairs

[@arthooo]

Hi thanks for video just about to take diff out my liberty jeep and I was thinking that it had shims this is the only video I have seen that shows you the adjusters this has saves me time and hassle cheers

[@tii2015]

Absolutely a great series of videos! Thanks for being so informational! Great job!

[@ljoporter5046]

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[@timpedraza2085]

Fantastic job, very precise and detailed oriented. Thank you!!

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[@502Loco]

Very professional. Thank you for the class, Maestro.

[@justinmccoy3999]

Thanks for the video

[@jameskleine5884]

Great work. I always use a new pinion nut with locktite on all nuts and bolts.

[@jaimedelosrios2977]

EXCELLENT JOB. This is a professional job.

[@joesanchez2272]

You did an awesome job explaining this. Thank you for posting this video.

[@ManicPandaMedia]

Excellent tutorial!! Same common comment, Love that your kids are learning also!! Great helpers!

[@johncoffey9229]

I got the same problem, thanks to you I can now do it all. Thanks

[@Superpolaco]

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[@handgunner1911]

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[@sodomojo33]

Great step by step tutorial!

[@jessefrith690]

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[@dellamphear9367]

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[@gedungisphoopnuchle9121]

Great series, and easy to understand. Keep it up!

[@guinness4822]

You have saved me a lot of money and taught me a lot. Thanks so much.

[@C7SH0CK]

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[@gamerepair2020]

If he saved you money and you were able to rebuild the rear differential, tell us, how did you remove the bearings?

[@frankpaya690]

@@gamerepair2020 I did mine with a hydraulic press.

[@yukon380jack9]

Thank for the video. It will be very helpful when I do this job.

[@deanhere]

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[@gotredeemed]

Thanks Pal. Made the tool and wrote it all down. I learned a lot!

[@wayneflett6816]

Nothing but good comments . Very appreciative. I have 07 3500 probably simular

[@jeffdye4231]

Thanks for posting this video. I'm probably looking at doing the same thing soon in my 2004 Ram 1500. Not excited about doing this job.

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[@sterlingzeppenfeld1483]

Vreat video! Im about to use it for reference rebuilding my ram 1500 thankyou!!

[@victorg9259]

Wow super great video.... alot alot more work than I amagined it would be

[@sea69man]

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[@hawkie333]

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[@elreypapielreypapi912]

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[@jjs71072]

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[@dirtydigger3218]

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[@brianconner516]

I love your work and paying attention to detail. Just wish you were in my location because I would defintely be hiring you to do this job on my 1996 F150

[@lynwilliams3800]

Great Video! I'm getting ready to do exactly the same thing to mine. I just made the adjuster tool. Can you tell me what diameter discs I need for the bear race tool? I need to buy a kit and want to make sure I get one that has the correct size disc's in it. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together!

[@markvietti]

thanks for the nice video..even though there was no mention of the pinion shims.

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

This was extremely informative and enjoyable to watch. On this particular model in addition to setting the backlash adjustment of the ring gear as it meshes against the pinion gear and setting your bearing preload my question is.........did you have to set the pinion gear depth.......and did you have to use gear paste to check the mesh pattern of the gears?

[@edtorr1817]

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[@luvkountry]

This is a great video .I'm curious about indexing the yoke with the pinion and the drive shaft with the yoke. How tough is it to get the spider gears back into their original locations? After you remove the four bolts and the caps from the u joint bearings you can get tape across the top half of the bearings that are now exposed. Just wrap the black tape around the entire driveshaft making sure you catch the top half of the two bearing tops. Then they won't fall off during removal. Found this works well and keeps them in place while you are working on the differential.. Thank you for sharing this info with us Dodge owners.

[@7norton4]

Well Done!

[@elneneeserio]

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[@cory0702]

Can you tell me which dial indicator to get to set up my dodge rear end. I can't find anyone where I live to change my pinion bearings. Your video gives me confidence to give it a shot. Thanks so much for posting the videos. I'm sure I'm not the only guy trying to learn. Thanks Sid

[@noelconroy3647]

Hi verry professional and easy to follow you put it all in great detail thanks sharing and your young aprintis is very good not all of ours has a aprintis like that young leady 👍👏

[@greghayes7166]

really good informative channel.

[@afm230974]

Muy buen video, tengo que hacer lo mismo en una Dodge Dakota, lamento si que no este en español ya que muchas de las explicaciones no las entiendo. Pero el video es excelente. Gracias.

[@TheMabbasi]

Great Video

[@enriquemartinez16]

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[@timjacobs9860]

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[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

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[@carlosvialva9352]

Thanks so much me diff make alot of noise was going to buy a new diff thanks

[@aaaavss]

Jo-jo is very sweet.

[@chuckg.terzianjr.5517]

Very good 3 part video! I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 and I only hear a small rumble in the rear when taking off from a stop with my wheels turned, just for about a second. Any suggestions? Also, does the differential have to be marked since it is counter balanced? Thank you again for an AWESOME video!!

[@rodneyslivinski2333]

Great video. Any clips of installing the spider gears? Mine were tight and difficult to line up for the slide pin when reinstalling..

[@jshourds1]

Glad I found this. I just purchased a 2010 Ram and a AUL "Bumper to Bumper Warranty". I had this exact same noise. The dealer is now telling me that AUL is denying the claim as this is not covered. Sure looks like part of the drive train to me?? The dealer is trying to charge me nearly $1,300. Can any of you comment on what this should cost? I am taking my truck away from the dealer. Hall Dodge in Virginia Beach VA

[@top111quebec9]

john shourds it's covered by drive train warranty but only if you done the maintenance shedule

[@carsearch2001]

IMO you should have a video on just the dial indicator. Also, what model of indicator will work and where to purchase? Great Video and would save hundreds or even thousands on the repair. The hard part is the Dial Indicator and getting the precise adjustment of the backlash and seating.

[@keneofugotti4957]

Pretty good video i must say... the only thing lacking is some of the installation of parts like gears... People need a visual of it going into place ... But i might just need to take my truck to a shop... Looks like a PITA!!!

[@zackhawes4619]

Great video. My 98 ram 1500 4x4 makes a ka dink a dink noise mostly upon accelaration any ideas

[@frankevega]

The best dif video out there. I'm about to redo my whole dif and this gave me a boost in confidence to do it myself. Thank you #onAbudget

[@victorguardado1857]

very good video , where did you learn to rebuild.

[@nirvana896]

Is there no shims on the pinion shaft for pinion depth? And are the bearings press fit on the shafts?

[@Rubyfire76]

You rock

[@Elg705]

good video would like to know what is the number of oil retainers

[@rustyzipperband]

I have a question for you maybe you could help. My crush sleeve I got in my kit looks a lot different than the one I took off. They’re about the same size but the one in the kit has a concave bump in the middle opposed to a convex Bump in the middle. Do you think they’ll be any issues with that? Thank you for the video!

[@daleduke3934]

You say to tighten caps then preload carrier bearings. Is it preloading if caps are tight at 100 ft lbs?

[@vflrockytop]

my rear has more of a higher pitch whining noise rather than a grinding noise. i was told that the lash adjusters could have backed off and i might be able to reset my lash and be okay?

[@moparmagnum928]

Hi Where can you buy the measurement tool you use to measure the differential gears for our truck? are those expensive special tool? is there any other way to install it without the measurement tool? Thank you

[@Jimmymac1776]

I wish I had your knowledge and a 3.357 rear end for my Titan then I could fix my Truck

[@arthooo]

Hi forgot to ask what axle is that as same as liberty jeep ? .cheers

[@ronnielowther2242]

I am trying to get my crush sleeve to crush on a 04 dodge 9 1/4 rear have tried placing a floor jack under it with a 1/2 breaker bar just want crush at all any advice would be greatly appreciated if you the nut as tight as it will go and still has a little tiny bit of play can't figure it out .

[@hadialhajri2476]

I have a GMC 2015 1500 and i will replace the old parts , I’m looking for answer when I install the parts is there a speed limit or time ???

[@elvialopez1538]

the nice vidio is good

[@jowylandd6420]

Hello buddy... i would like to know whatd the torque specs around the ring gear bolts .??...

[@larrymoore5264]

Finally completed everything in all three parts and still have that humming sound coming from the rear end. Must be the ring and pinion? Any suggestions?

[@raybrensike42]

On the pinion nut, suppose I get the right amount of inch pounds and can't tighten it any further, and suppose I'm nowhere near the required foot pounds. What do I do then? If I tighten the nut any further, I will be too tight on the pinion bearings, right?

[@mccautomotiverepairdesignf8991]

My fathers 2002 1500 4x4 had a gear to gear creak noise when turning changed pinion bearings axle bearing and races due to excesive bearing play....now creaking is straight and turning found out lack of friction modifier additive wore limited slip clutch packs on both axle gears so when driven and they heat up they stick together until they cool it gets stuck into a posi state.

[@MrCaddillacMan]

I wish u were in Memphis I need my 07 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab fix nice this how much will a job like this cost me

[@waqarsyed4230]

Does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lerado 4.7 4WD has the same differential? Do you know? Thanks.

[@larissatorres3544]

how do i know if i should replace the shim on the pinion?

[@charlesbrown3578]

What should this repair run cost wise.

[@chrisbrown6804]

Great video, i have a question about a 2003 dodge ram 1500 with the 9.25 limited slip differential. I plan on changing the clutches and and clutch pack retaining clips that always breaks on these trucks. Is it possible to change the limited slip clutches without removing the carrier from the rear differential? And also could i remove and install the spider gears by rotating the side gears to get them in and out without using special tools to press the side gears to get the spider gears in and out?

[@top111quebec9]

Chris Brown you must remove the diff case and you need specials tools

[@frankpaya690]

It's the preload, in inch pounds, that you want to give attention and priority too. not any "torque" spec, as far as tightening the pinion nut goes. as you said, If You torque the pinion nut to a certain spec, it could be too much load on the bearing, and you wouldn't even be able to turn the pinion. Monitor the inch-pound preload as you're tightening, don't be concentrating on torque spec.