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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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How hard would you say it is to chabge the inner pinion bearing on a 8.8 3.55 geared rear end.. Do I have to pull the drive gear to yank the pinion gear? Any tips or easy suggestions befor I go and spend $800 to have this beast rebuilt?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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how hard?

You have to pull your axles out, take out the ring gear and your pinion gear comes out the back. You have to take off the "U" joint yoke also.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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how hard?

You have to get your pinion bearing preload correct when you torque down the yoke nut, or you're 8.8 will be short-lived.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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how hard?

Since you're changing a part that affects pinion depth, you should also have the gears set up again. You're doing everything to rebuild the rear end except replacing the gears. Might as well do it right, or you'll be doing it again shortly.

(That sounded like the voice of experience...)
 
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