I was getting ready to replace the carrier bearing and noticed the rear pinion seal is leaking.

Before attempting the replacement myself, I would like some opinions on the noise in the video below.

Is this normal?

I am confidant I can replace the carrier bearing and pinion seal, but not sure I have the tools for anything else.

 

Has anyone completed some drive shaft work lately and remember if rocking the shaft made a noise?

 

There will be some noise present in all trucks. The key is if there's play in the Ujoints. I usually put my fingers in the cross area of the u joint & use my knee to push up on the drive shaft. You shouldn't feel any play.

 

Thank you for responding.

 

That noise sounds totally normal. I wouldn't sweat it