FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the steel cage bushing?
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The procedure is to remove the differential assembly and remove the housing support bushing.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to install the pinion head bearing onto the drive pinion gear?
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You can use J 24433 and a hydraulic press.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you drain the front drive axle lubricant?
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You can raise the vehicle, clean any dirt from around the differential drain plug, position a drain pan under the drain plug and remove the drain plug from the differential and drain the fluid.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for cleaning the differential housing?
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The first step is to clean the differential housing in the solvent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to heat around the pinion housing to ease removal?
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You can use the J 25070.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What can you use to fill the differential?
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You can use 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455), or the equivalent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for inspecting the differential case?
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The first step is to clean the differential case in the solvent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for cleaning the differential case?
A:
The first step is to clean the differential case in the solvent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to install a new pinion seal?
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You can use J 46262.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the drain plug to the differential?
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You can tighten the differential drain plug to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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