Originally posted by agreif@Oct 20 2003, 10:22 AM
I am getting closer to ordering the Eaton here. I have a few questions though. A little background. 01 Silverado RCLB, 4.8L, 30k, 2wd, Open rear, 3.42 gears. I am only changing out the open rear, not the gears.

Here is what I know so far.
1) I need new carrier bearings and they need to be pressed on.

2) I don't need a new crush sleeve, but it doesn't hurt to put a new one on.

3) Axle seals should be ok at 30k.

4) I can use the shims that are in the current installation. I just have to make sure I put them in the same way I take them out.

Some questions I still have.
5) Bearing side cups, I can reuse these right?

6) I am going to have to have the ring gear pressed off the old open diff, right? Should I have this pressed off or can I do this a hammer and punch by putting the punch through the ring gear bolt holes.

7) Then I can draw the ring gear onto the housing ring gear pilot diameter by equally tightening the ring gear bolts right?

Thanks guys,
Andrew

I'm basically tring to figure out what exactly I need to order.
1. I would use new bearings and races, you are talking about $30 all together

2. You definitely don't need a new crush sleeve if you are just swapping carriers.

3. Axle seals should be fine

4. You need to check the backlash in your current setup and set your new carrier with close to the same amount. I have changed out several and they all very quite a lot.

5. Bearing cups (races) I would use new ones with new bearings

6. You can remove this with the hammer and punch

7. You are right