#ETCGDadsTruck

This is (Episode 5) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series.
In this installment of the #ETCGDadsTruck series I rebuild the axle assembly and differential in my GMT400 with a 10 bolt rear end (8.5”). This includes replacing the gear set, the differential (with limited slip), axle bearings, pinion bearings, differential bearings, and all seals. It includes all the tools and torque specs you will need. I also show you how to check and set backlash and interpret a gear tooth pattern.
This video will apply to all GM 10 bolt or 8.5” differentials.
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Info
GM GovLock (G80): www.autoevolution.com/news/a-...
Part Links
My Differential: www.summitracing.com/parts/au...
My 3:73 Gear Set: www.summitracing.com/parts/su...
My Differential Cover: www.summitracing.com/parts/sm...
Ratech Ring and Pinion Installation Kit: www.summitracing.com/parts/ra...
Truck Axle Bearings (WE60690)(513067): www.ebay.com/p/Wheel-Bearing-...
Axle Seals (F4762N): www.ebay.com/itm/Federated-F4...
Tools
Slide Hammer with Axle Bearing Attachments: www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-6540-...
Axle Bearing Puller Attachments: www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools...
Astro Pneumatic Bushing/Seal Driver Kit: www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pne...
Dial Indicator Set (Checking Backlash): www.jbtoolsales.com/central-t...
Bleepin Jeep Pinion Tool: store.bleepinjeep.com/product...
Shim Installation Tool: www.summitracing.com/parts/yg...
Milwaukee 1/2” (the big one): milwaukeetool.com/Products/Po...
3/8” Electric Impact: www.jbtoolsales.com/ingersoll...
Trusty Cook Hammers: trustycook.com
1/2” Breaker Bar: www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-23...
Torque Wrench: www.rakuten.com/prod/282405511...
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[@BCABearings]

Great video! Always nice to see our BCA Bearings in the wild, especially when someone is using the correct tools and procedures to remove and install them.

[@stanatqc]

ETCG is a good source of joy trough any rough day, he's always having fun around and he'll teach you new perks :)

[@sarabrown2840]

Only have watched this one video so far , but you describe , and show everything so clear ...I will be watching many more for sure . Great job your flippin awesome !!!!

[@heinricheugenvonhelmbrecht6905]

I am a cinematographer and MS in mechanical engineering. You are overperforming in both. Thank you to your Brother!. The best tutorial and best video I have ever watched.

[@deckdresser]

Just got done with this nearly same project on my 85 C10 8.5" ten bolt that started July 5. Yours is a 1990 8.6 but is still applicable to an 85 8.5". I watched and re-watched these videos for insight before and during the project. I can't believe how differently my project went. Thanks Eric for your knowledge and guidance including the tool recommendations. For comparison, my project started with not being able to remove the pinion shaft. The locking bolt came out, no problem. Then the hell began. The carrier came out the only way it could- in multiple pieces. four days later and different parts from Summit, I got to drive the upgraded rear end for the first time. SATISFACTION!

[@Jodeyjoe559]

i never knew about the rag trick to remove the pinion nut, much quicker than setting up the yoke on that tool with bolts . just stick a rag in it and zap it off . thanks Eric for showing us the shortcuts uve learned from all those years of experience

[@zacharycopeland9670]

This video is very informative and honest. True trial and error at its finest!

[@richardritter3092]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you work ..... you're definitely not the typical hack and slash mechanic

[@rayj4722]

My truck, a 02 sonoma, has this differential and I thank you because I was stuck at the point of removing the clips I thought of dismantling the whole thing and then decided to look it up on RUclips, oddly enough I have a blazer same year and it’s a straight and simple differential, that one I had no problems changing oil and changing seals, saved me a headache thank you

[@michael102387]

I would like to thank you for your work on RUclips. I will model my entire rebuild after your attitude and know how, but I’m limited in my “budget”. I am still going to need that honest guys help, “My Dad”. Thank you for opening up my eyes to the tools and things I need for prep, if affordable or rentable I am going to do all the work myself. I prefer that way. Thank you sir

[@halimaw247]

I don't even have this truck but I still enjoyed watching this video. I like how you explain things.

[@darrenjattan4277]

Hey Eric,I'm from Trinidad

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Eric always enjoy watching your videos and watching dads truck from South Africa

[@darthvincor]

Awesome stuff again, seeing the inside of a diff and the different types of diffs.

[@brendonfleming9243]

Finally somebody who actually shows every step and doesn't hoard their knowledge

[@shawnh.2334]

I'm glad you made this video, I need to do this to my Nova to put new drum brake backing plates on and new wheel bearings

[@dannycox6842]

Like I have mentioned, brings back a bunch of memories of back in my day, in the county I lived in Kentucky, there were only a few of us that knew how to do what you have done in this video. Good job, Eric !!

[@natedowd]

Awesome video. Doing my 1st rear differential in my auto service Technology class on a '65 chevy Camaro. Its so good to see the step by step u did. Helps a ton! Love the humor also. Definitely subscribing. Keep em coming.

[@turboflush]

For a honda guy.. You sure seem to know what your doing.

[@SaberusTerras]

Love that oops moment right at the beginning. Good thing nothing unfortunate happened and that you're still in one piece. (Same for the truck, but human safety first.)