back axel problem ...lol
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 3:12:05 PM
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Jhop16
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heres a picture of my problem heh
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 5:13:50 PM
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yzf125
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You need to replace your rear end housing cover, It's very easy to do. You better do it soon or you will lose all the oil in there.
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 5:52:06 PM
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Jhop16
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crap...well how do i replace it? like where can i get a new one and how much would it cost...like a junkyard??....and how long do i haev till i lose all the oil which im guessing would be very bad....im only 17, i'm like panicing hah
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 6:11:38 PM
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yzf125
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There is nothing to it, Remove the bolts from the housing cover, and pry off the cover with a screw driver, scrape off the old gasket, ( have a pan uder it as there will be some fluid to drain out ) After you install everything, you need to refill the rear end with gear oil. There will be a bolt that fits a 3/8 ratchet ( square ) I think its on the passenger side of the rear end, and add the proper amount of gear oil.
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 6:15:02 PM
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yzf125
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Oh ya , You could get one from most auto parts stores or the dealer ( Dont forget the gasket to ) It shouldnt cost any more than 30 $ They might ask how many bolts are in the cover , to get the right one.
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 6:15:15 PM
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Jhop16
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alright man, thanks so much, by looking at the picture do u have any tips on how long i have to do this? or any way i could slow it down ... ?
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 6:22:44 PM
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yzf125
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Dont wait to long , You could ruin the bearings if it gets to low ,Just do it as soon as you can, It s very easy to do.
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 6:25:30 PM
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Jhop16
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ick, thats bad , cuz sence its only sunday i gotta wait till atleast the end of the week to be paid and be able to get to a junkyard and find one....this sucks
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 6:31:27 PM
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yzf125
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I would not get one from a junk yard !! Yours is rusted out, thats why it put a hole through it. You arent going to find a good one in a junk yard in new york lol , Just get a new one, like i said at the max 30$
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 7:36:50 PM
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Jhop16
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alright thanks man, i'll get it fixed on friday if it lasts that long, i'm so nervous hah... my friend said i should rap duct tape around it i dont see how that'd have any significents tho..
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/6/2005 7:56:58 PM
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It wouldnt to much, and i would suggest some more gear oil before then(not sure if it will make it that long)
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/7/2005 12:48:55 AM
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Yeah, check the level of the gear lube... it only takes a minute to do...usually you fill it up till it's even with the 3/8 bolt hole
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/7/2005 4:48:40 PM
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Jhop16
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alright i got the money to fix this problem tomarrow..now i gotta be able to get it done in like a period of 5 or 6 hours... i need to buy a new hausing cover , and rear end oil is that all???...and how do i refill it with the oil after i'm done, do i need to jack it up at all or anything special??...and is anything going to fly out at me like springs or screws that are really important, this is really the first major thing i've had to repair on my truck and i'm REALLY scared i'll do it wrong or forget to put something back in or wrong way and **** my rear end up lol....thanks guys, i appreciate it
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/7/2005 5:15:18 PM
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yzf125
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This is a very easy job , Just take your time, it should only take about an hour to complete. All the parts there are going to be are the bolts you remove, the housing cover, and the gasket. The gear oil will come with a tube ( most do ) so you can get the oil in there from the bolt on the side ( 3/8 ratchet ) its going to be square. You will get some oil spillage when you remove the cover so put somthing under it.
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RE: back axel problem ...lol - 11/7/2005 5:18:26 PM
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If a gasket is sold, buy it, but it really isn't necessary. A nice bead of black RTV is good enough to hold back the oil, although you must wait atleast an hour to fill the diff back up with gear lube (Mobil 1 80w90 synthetic if it were me for the lube). With a gasket, you don't have to wait.
You'll fill the diff through the fill plug. You might also want to wash all of the crappy old oil out. I have always used brake cleaner to clean up everything inside the diff. That way nothing is left behind to react with the new oil. Brake cleaner does require a bit of time to evaporate (10-15 minutes to completely dry if you don't have compressed air to help).
I'm not sure if the cover can be put on upside down or not, but it definitely can't be put on backwards... If you could get it on backwards, you deserve a darwin award, LOL... Anyway, it's pretty straight forward. Remove the bolts, expect a shower of old, nasty gear lube (have a pan handy), clean things up (gasket surfaces are VERY important), and slap it back together with the new parts.
Good Luck. I'll be doing a rear end oil change on my Bravada in another week or two. Expect pictures when I do! Oh and your autoparts store should be able to tell you how much gear oil is necessary for your rear end so you don't go over filling it.
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But just try to get it done asap .
