HOW TO REPLACE A CHEVY TAHOE REAR PINION SEAL

[@toddmiller6878]

I've done many pinion seals on many makes (I own a rear end and gear service), and one thing to know is, to use loctite on the pinion nut. You do not need any silicon sealer, unless there are unusual pits or scars from removing the original seal. An impact gun will generally tighten the nut right where it needs to be unless your pinion bearings are shot, and if they are, a pinion seal won't help you.

[@dennisfrier3191]

How can you tell if it is pinion bearings ? I have some play pushing up and down on drive shaft at pinion flange . Someone said could be crush washer ? Removed cover and appears OK no metal shavings . thanks

[@Derick9772]

@@dennisfrier3191 bad bearing should be hardly any movement

[@stuzman52]

Glad to see you back Rick and looks like your little project there went relatively easy. Take care man and good luck for the Cubs....

[@RICKAFIX]

+stuzman52 Thanks Terry but unfortunately the Cubs are the Cubs there is always next year lol

[@Overlandlife_]

If anyone needs to know what the tool is. To remove it it’s a steering wheel remover from harbor freight. It cost 16 dollars just got it and got mine replaced

[@RICKAFIX]

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[@watcher818]

Thank you sir. I am ready to replace the pinon seal in the 96 Tahoe. (G80 Locker) Been working on cars for years but first time to remove axles/seals and the pinon. Always was afraid I'd mess something up, or get the nut too tight. Your method is what everyone else recommends , mark it and measure threads, and nut distance. I feel confident that with your videos help I will have no problems. Please keep the videos coming and have a great day!!

[@nelloagostini4389]

15 to 40mm = the thickness of our (Canadian) bacon. Good luck with the repair

[@lightningsurvivor1432]

How long did it take you? I notice0d it was light out when you started and dark when you finished

[@SteveRobReviews]

HaHa - your as twisted as I am :) I'm definitely going to check out that Cannuk Rob Steve , sounds like a premium guy like you. You know I bet he has something coming up about that bacon and .....

[@kategall3996]

Thank you for this.

[@sayedjalil3606]

WHAT WAS OIL YOU PUT ,WHICH NUMBER 70W/120 OR I DONT KNOW VERY PLEASE HELP ME,THANKS BROTHER,TAKECARE,BE HAPPY.

[@planetdisclosure-filesdocs7018]

Is it possible to change that bearing at same time without removing the gears. ? cheers

[@freedomkeeper8003]

So, there's no preload sequence on the pinion flange nut or any torque specs?? Also what kind of sealant and grease did you use? Thanks.

[@nismojunkie20]

Ohhhh their's definitely a preload sequence!

[@johnalenwork53]

Nice work Brother! 👏

[@TheNewkidsrule]

Diff & spare tire is completely covered in diff fluid. Can the seal go bad all at once like that ??

[@stephenmorris490]

Thanks for the video!

[@abrahamarreola1728]

Thanks for this vídeo very helpful I got the same seal problem

[@AlmostEverything4]

Could I and wouldn't it be more accurate to torque the pinion nut with a torque wrench verses marking it?

[@couchrider6228]

I’m going out to do mine in the morning. You work about like me.

[@JaimeGarciaisnumberone]

did this to my 98 Tahoe, was easy to do, then i found out the yoke was bad, it still leaked after i replaced the seal. i had used the same yoke, i should've of replaced the yoke as well. i think it'll be bast to replace the yoke as well as the seal.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Jaime Garcia excellent point how much was the yoke?

[@JaimeGarciaisnumberone]

+RICKAFIX $96 so basically around $100 bucks

[@andyprairiedog]

I'm late to the party here...but my seal is still leaking too. Guessing it is the yoke then. Thanks.

[@carltonburse2643]

Great video! Question, can I use a 1 1/4 socket on an 03 Avalanche?

[@Marc48ify]

Yes that's what I used and I have a 2000 Sierra

[@Artoconnell]

Ty sir...good video..most helpful

[@obscur156]

Always start unscrewing the diff filling plug cause if its stuck you will have a very bad day.Just saying,good vid .

[@RICKAFIX]

+obscur156 Agreed I just had Jiffy Lube top it off 2 weeks ago so I knew it was coming off... maybe... lol Thanks Obscur156

[@angeloparis7963]

Unless a "mechanic" did it up with a 3/4" drive air gun

[@johnalenwork53]

Truth

[@jak8521]

When installing a new seal does the pinion nut need to be tightened a little more then it originally was to make up for the new seal? Thanks.

[@RICKAFIX]

nope put it back in the same depth

[@AGeneralMistery]

Yeah give it about 12 extra ugga duggas

[@johnalenwork53]

No

[@bitterman131]

daaaaaaaa bears

[@RICKAFIX]

+alex betancourt da cubs

[@ronk9132]

would it be possible to replace the bearing that sits behind the seal with out tearing the whole axle apart

[@Lill3658]

No

[@johnalenwork53]

No😢

[@SavingsMinusDebt]

What happens if you don't mark the yoke?

[@vela07]

You mark the yoke and flange together so that they go back in the same spot. If b you don't you could get vibration that wasn't previously there

[@johnalenwork53]

Bad stuff

[@dickeymoore3072]

What size are the bolts you used with the puller? THANKS

[@RICKAFIX]

+Dickey Moore don't remember the kit has several size bolts

[@Gbannish]

On my truck (2011 Silverado 2wd), they were 1.0 M8 bolts...

[@dan43213]

Why does everyone mark everything? Just look up torque settings and torque it? When new everything is tight, but after wear and tear torque requirements change.

[@vela07]

It's not a specific torque on this nut. Its preload and to do it right you have to use a special tool to measure the torque required to keep the pinion turning. Then you tighten the nut in small increments until you hit that same preload

[@vela07]

I think you can use a torque wrench with the dial on it instead of a clicker type

[@johnalenwork53]

You will mess up the Crush washer!!! Mark it and do exactly what he says!!

[@jamesbailey1875]

What sealant do you use

[@johnalenwork53]

RTV

[@abelcerrillo2162]

what size was the nut or the socket u used?

[@RICKAFIX]

36mm maybe

[@robertmunguia250]

They replaced mine on chevy Silverado 5.3l twice and the thing is still leaking. Getting worse. Mechanic said seal was defective the first time and still same result. Do I need the whole yoke on it?

[@Derick9772]

your pinon bearing probably bad causing the seal to fail

[@robertmunguia250]

@@Derick9772 I'll mention that to them. Thanks!

[@johnalenwork53]

Bad pinion bearings!😢

[@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268]

1 1/4 inch drive socket fits my GM 10 bolt 7.5 diff nut. 23mm socket. 32 mm = 3.2 cm = 1.26 inches = 1 1/4 inches Reference sources: www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/ tengtoolsusa.com/blogs/news/standard-to-metric-wrench-conversion-cha

[@jimbuford4147]

My Cardinals didn't fare too well either. Their pitching went to pot just in time for the playoffs.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Jim Buford cub card series was epic always a great rivalry... top 3 teams fell fast lol always next year

[@YoungGamer-wd5jm]

on 99 tahoe is that also called drive shaft.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Moneyville Ville huh?

[@Trident_Euclid]

You new to the cars?

[@johnalenwork53]

No

[@chrisgould7589]

I can't get my nut on the yoke to loosen up ive tried impact and a breaker bar and no luck

[@vidpromjm]

heat is your friend! Check for combustibles before going nuts with a gas torch and preferably have an extinguisher at hand. Otherwise just use a longer lever, ie slip a 4' pipe over the breaker bar

[@Fangorum]

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[@johncota1184]

Numbnuts

[@jonsixxx6569]

Damn u look like Fred durst