How to Replace Pinion Seal & Yoke 1994-2004 Chevy S-10

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The differential Pinion Flange is part of the universal joint that connects the drive shaft to the rear differential. Years of water and salt could rust or seize the flange, or cause other problems. This video shows you how to install a new TRQ differential pinion flange on your 1994-2004 Chevy S-10.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet S10
1995 Chevrolet S10
1996 Chevrolet S10
1997 Chevrolet S10
1998 Chevrolet S10
1999 Chevrolet S10
2000 Chevrolet S10
2001 Chevrolet S10
2002 Chevrolet S10
2003 Chevrolet S10
2004 Chevrolet S10
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oKC/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oj7/1AXAA00020
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/ocv/1AXAA00139
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/owU/1AXAA00044
• Block of Wood
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Gear Oil
• Gloves 1aau.to/ofk/1AXSS00048
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Petroleum Jelly
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/odR/1AXAA00343
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/ofo/1AXAA00320
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/one/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/ok3/1AXAA00091
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/obA/1AXAA00280
• Wheel Chocks
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[@3SRT3]

What was the point of removing the gear fluid and rear wheels and brakes ?

[@radtradtattdaddy1029]

This guy, hands down does the best “how to” videos!!! Exactly how it should be done straight to the point no BS!!! Thanks everyone at TRQ for your time and effort in creating these helpful videos!!! ✅ ✅ ✅

[@theleafsprungjeeper]

This is by far the best video that I have seen on this topic. Thank you for uploading!!

[@peteschannel508]

Dont even own a S10 , got a Dakota and this was very helpful and clear. 👍

[@jimmywelder8445]

Who is this guy? Hope he’s making more videos. Straight to the point, No BS, Explains things properly. Great teacher! Good job 👍🏼

[@MrTA-cq5bk]

Thank you for sharing your video, very informative! 👍

[@kyleprysmont8748]

Awesome video 👍 no bs and it’s for the real backyard mechanic

[@davidnava6320]

Thank you for all of your help!! ❤

[@michellescukanec2359]

At point 7:14 if this kind of play was happening before any repairs would it likely indicate a worn outer bearing possibly including the race? I am trying to diagnose the backlash play in my 2002 trailblazer that does this and before removing the nut and yoke. Thank you in advance.

[@marcellopasini]

Great video !!! always helpfull!

[@willygarcia4764]

Brother I have a question I've gone into forums but have not found a satisfactory answer I have a 99 s10 the yoke has a damper 2 of the bolts broke I'm trying to find another yoke with damper but itd impossible I looked online nothing I notice that most s10s rear diff dont have the yoke damper. My question is this can I use a regular yoke instead of a yoke with damper for vibration why and why not I'm confused???

[@ldubel5922]

SOLID PRODUCTION MAN ! ! THANKS ! !

[@TRQ]

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[@Anthony-ru4fv]

Excellent!!!! My brother!!!

[@omara.6152]

Nice video, informative. My only disappointment was no grease added to the brake hardware before re-installation of the pads. They came off without grease and went back on without grease. Gotta grease them thangs!

[@bradhef5]

My preload was only 5in lbs. No play in yoke. Isn't that a little low? Differential made no noise or vibration. Just need to change the leaky seal

[@mateopen8597]

Great job

[@ninja63639]

Any way to get the part numbers of the yoke and seal?

[@jessievert]

The red threadlocker/permanent is not necessary, kinda overboard. Especially on calipers, blue would do just fine although you could do without any really. That's what the torque is for.

[@nigelssurfshop]

Just wondering why are the brakes removed?

[@DGZMusic]

So they can charge more for labor

[@Bentlyband22]

so they don't affect the bearing preload measurement

[@cryeredd7563]

dude, why did you cut at 4:30? its good to know how easier or tough some things come apart

[@Indy.mobile.mechanic]

Why mark the yoke and drive shaft it you was not using the same one

[@cryeredd7563]

exactly! that's what i'd like to know

[@OldSchoolNoe]

Well that's new to me, using a click-style torque wrench to check pinion bearing preload

[@user-ee3bt1xe4v]

What size socket was that I've been trying to find the socket that's the reason I'm googling these

[@scottjames8498]

Nice thanks

[@jameskoecher6036]

Why the new yoke? I was looking for video of rebuilding the yoke itself. It has a race and seal inside it too.

[@ChickenJoe24]

I'm curious as well what's the size of the nut that hold the yoke on

[@tinytim9453]

32 Edit. 32 for the full size Chevy trucks, not quite sure on the S10s

[@bradhef5]

1&1/4" on S10

[@TheDaveCarChannel]

That is a locking nut it would take more than 20 inch pounds to turn it in the first place

[@isrraelcaperon7908]

Can a bad yoke and pinion cause humming noise In g80 diff

[@aflaks]

when is the humming noise happening? acceleration, or when you let off gas, only after a certain speed? many times it's bad u joints there.

[@robertpaul3675]

Why do you have to take off calipers?

[@ravstafarian5186]

In order to remove the rotors, otherwise the drag in the brake system will make it impossible to accurately measure the preload torque since it’s very small.

[@soundretarded]

Thank you!

[@tommystokes6249]

What size is the bolt on the yoke

[@TRQ]

+Tommy Stokes We do not have this measurement available. It will be the same size as the original equipment bolt. You may contact your local dealership with the VIN To determine the exact size.

[@kebeleteeek4227]

The pinion nut did not locked to the pinion shaft ... it might loose and destroy the gears ...

[@334cobra5]

Don't use a click style torque wrench!! -_-

[@mikesullivan542]

This would be better if the questions asked were answered..................

[@tremayne3]

I know. Nobody cares.

[@shimaze5479]

Would have been nice if there was NO background impact noise from someone else NOT in the video!!!

[@wild8757]

Don’t see why need to replace seal if it’s not leaking, not broke don’t fix it

[@casperthesavage22]

YOU TOOK THE BRAKES COMPLETELY OFF TO AVOID RESISTANCE

[@d-s-ll2378]

The ugly design of that crashing plate, make people hard to control the tightness of the connection.