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remist17 · 11-12-2009, 01:10 PM

I am trying to deside if I can try and tackle replacing bearings in the front dif on my 93 Silverado. The local shop wants at least $2000 to replace bearings only. More if there is additional damage.

I have humm i posted about that I am trying to pin point. Will be rotating tires and checking wheel bearings this weekend. If that doesnt fix it its most likely the dif that shows some wet spots.

Any help is appreciated. I never opened a front differential before and special tools needed to replace/

**special-K** · 11-14-2009, 11:35 AM

TTT

Can anyone help?

msgross · 11-14-2009, 09:55 PM

I assume that it's independent front suspension? $2,000 seems outrageous to me...

powerdriver 1958 · 11-15-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by remist17

. I never opened a front differential before and special tools needed to replace/

Yes sir special tools are needed.If you have never been into one you need help.Maybe you can find some that tackled this job before and is willing to help.

Have you checked to see if the bearing noise might be a wheel bearing?

if the carrier bearings or pinion bearings need replaced this is one of the tools needed.

powerdriver 1958 · 11-15-2009, 12:39 AM

I see in another post that you are talking about wheel bearings noise, and you may be on to something.If the 4 wheel is not in use and is working right it wont be turning.That would leave the wheel bearings.

remist17 · 11-16-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

I see in another post that you are talking about wheel bearings noise, and you may be on to something.If the 4 wheel is not in use and is working right it wont be turning.That would leave the wheel bearings.

I put the truck up on the lift and just turned the wheels by hand. The drivers side were the axel (CV) goes into the diff there was a clicking noise. Thats were the issue is. So I am not thinking wheel bearing but the $$$$$$ Dif $$$$

mickman77 · 11-17-2009, 12:09 AM

Maybe just the inside CV joint is on its way out? Dry/damaged CV joints will click when you turn them.. just something else to look at that may be a bit cheaper to fix.

remist17 · 11-17-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mickman77

Maybe just the inside CV joint is on its way out? Dry/damaged CV joints will click when you turn them.. just something else to look at that may be a bit cheaper to fix.

Thats a good point I had not thought of that. How far into the diff case does the CV Axel go? This clicking noise is not far inside the drivers side case.

When the truck is not in 4 wheel drive the diff does not move right? Only the axels move so they slip or not engaged in the differential?

JaggedEdge · 11-17-2009, 01:19 PM

If you are just looking for a schematic diagram to decide if you want to tackle this project, you might try one of the parts house websites.

O'reillys or AutoZone have vehicle repair guides that walk you through step by step.
The guides are not available on "every" repair but you might check.
I have used them a couple times to help me re-assemble when I took a few days off from a project, came back, and couldn't remember the assembly order.

11-12-2009, 01:10 PM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Looking for a diagram of front Differential I am trying to deside if I can try and tackle replacing bearings in the front dif on my 93 Silverado. The local shop wants at least $2000 to replace bearings only. More if there is additional damage. I have humm i posted about that I am trying to pin point. Will be rotating tires and checking wheel bearings this weekend. If that doesnt fix it its most likely the dif that shows some wet spots. Any help is appreciated. I never opened a front differential before and special tools needed to replace/ __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

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11-14-2009, 09:55 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Looking for a diagram of front Differential I assume that it's independent front suspension? $2,000 seems outrageous to me... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-15-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Looking for a diagram of front Differential I see in another post that you are talking about wheel bearings noise, and you may be on to something.If the 4 wheel is not in use and is working right it wont be turning.That would leave the wheel bearings.

11-17-2009, 12:09 AM	#7
mickman77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The land of fruits and nuts, Kingsburg CA Posts: 44	Re: Looking for a diagram of front Differential Maybe just the inside CV joint is on its way out? Dry/damaged CV joints will click when you turn them.. just something else to look at that may be a bit cheaper to fix. __________________ '77 K20 LWB 454, NV4500, NP205, 4.10's rollin on 33's passin everything but a gas station.

11-17-2009, 01:19 PM	#9
JaggedEdge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western Oklahoma Posts: 48	Re: Looking for a diagram of front Differential If you are just looking for a schematic diagram to decide if you want to tackle this project, you might try one of the parts house websites. O'reillys or AutoZone have vehicle repair guides that walk you through step by step. The guides are not available on "every" repair but you might check. I have used them a couple times to help me re-assemble when I took a few days off from a project, came back, and couldn't remember the assembly order.



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