rear gear and bearings

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rear gear and bearings

May 10, 2013, 12:25:47 AM

so, im not experienced doing this.
any hand holding or suggestions as to how the gear is installed, special tools that may be required, measurements needed to be taken ect would be helpful.

going into an 88bird sport with a tag that says its a 2.73 7.5 rear.

thanks!

rear gear and bearings

Reply #1 – May 10, 2013, 07:29:59 AM

There are youtube videos....mite be helpful..

Travis

rear gear and bearings

Reply #2 – May 10, 2013, 08:00:59 AM

Ok, here's a little tip.
When you get the pinion bearing removed, ask them to keep the bearing intact and take it home with you. Take a small drum sanding disc and lightly sand the inside of the old bearing until it slides on and off the pinion shaft easily. Use that bearing on the new pinion to get/set the proper pinion depth. Once that is achieved, keep the shims on the shaft and install the bearing.
Have fun :D

rear gear and bearings

Reply #3 – May 10, 2013, 05:54:16 PM

i dont have a "them" going on here, its me

i need to use the old bearing to set the depth, got it,
do i use a feeler guage or what...
or is this a little more over my garages capacity.

i have dial indicators. calipers ect ect and lots of cool tools and im willing to do it myself.
this would be my son's 88 sport 5.0

rear gear and bearings

Reply #4 – May 10, 2013, 08:52:02 PM

Sounds like you have a press. Great :)
PM me your email and I'll go into greater depth.

rear gear and bearings

Reply #5 – May 10, 2013, 09:21:36 PM

yup
press is ccvered