replacing the ring and pinion on the rear diff.

Ok I've been searching and typing it different ways now but looks like i cant fined what im looking for. Does anybody have a link or can someone tell me if its hard to replace the ring and pinion, and what other stuff would you need to replace while everything is apart.

i have been searching and it looks like everybody just swaps the whole third member or takes it to a shop, witch in my opinion taking it to a shop and paying someone else do it is worthless, he might know how to, but it aint rocket science either.

its a E-locker diff if it helps

 

There is actually a precise science to setting up a R/P gear. Not rocket science but still an exacting art. If it is not done correctly there will be eminent failure.

ECGS will swap 3rd's with you. They send you a warrantied fully set up 3rd with gears of choice, you send back your 3rd. If you want to save some money but have a long lasting set up, this is a good option because you are doing a lot of the install process. Just not the actual gear set up.

 

just like everything else. thats why im asking if anybody that has done it can tell what it is and pointers.

there is science to everything, you just got to know what your doing.

 

Click Ben's link.

 

sweet just what i was looking for thanks

 

I did it on mine with the help of my auto teacher. Its not hard just takes a while. Just read a ton of write ups on google

 

It is never "worthless" to take something to a professional to get it done right. Also when you take a 3rd member to a competent shop and have it done there, you get a warranty as well. If you do it yourself and something gets screwed up, it's your fault, and you have to deal with the consequences. A competent shop will warranty the work as well as the parts.

As for what to get, I always suggest when replacing a R&P gear set to get an install kit which includes shims as well as new bearings. ALWAYS replace the pinion bearings and races when replacing the R&P, and I suggest the side bearings/races to be replaced as well. Setting preload, pinion depth, and proper tooth pattern may not be rocket science, but to get it RIGHT does take a few specialty tools, and a bit of know-how.

 

It is worthless I my eyes you learn by trying. If it fails then it fails but that's the way you learn. If you take it to somebody then you'll never learn something new.

 

I understand wanting to learn something. I truly do, and as others here can attest, I am a firm supporter in this. However some jobs are ones that you should learn how to do something and practice BEFORE you risk doing this on your own vehicle. A improperly set rear diff can cause some VERY expensive damage. Thus perhaps you could talk to someone with experience and pay them to do the job, with the understanding that you would like to learn, and be there while the job is being done. Just my $.02 worth, that's all.