Complete Differential Overhaul: DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial. ( Differential Rebuild/Upgrade Ford 8.8)

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Complete Differential Overhaul: DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial. Differential Rebuild and Upgrade In this video I'm going to show you how to do a complete rebuild of a differential assembly. It does not matter the type of differential you are working on the basic procedure for rebuilding a differential is the same. This video is aimed at the DIY'er who has never attempted a repair like this before. Just for reference I will be rebuilding a Ford 8.8 We will cover how to strip the 8.8 differential down to a bare housing, carrier bearing removal, pinion bearing removal, installing a ring gear, pressing on new carrier bearings, selecting the correct pinion shim, installing the pinion bearings, setting pinion preload, setting backlash and finally checking the gear pattern. Differential Basics: https://youtu.be/CAxs3JlwyF0 Tools used in this video: Calipers: https://amzn.to/48nlVr7 Dial Indicator: https://amzn.to/3utnAxB Beam Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3UODXzz Pinion Flange Holding Tool: https://amzn.to/3SZ2NLF Bearing Splitter: https://amzn.to/4bIN1f2 Bearing/Seal Drivers: https://amzn.to/3uCYrAs Shim Drivers: https://amzn.to/48j5KLp Chemicals: Retaining Compound: https://amzn.to/3SZpbEI Thread Locker: https://amzn.to/48kF7pl RTV: https://amzn.to/3OLwaP9 Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3uBzhlG Parts used in this Ford 8.8 build: Ford Performance 4.10 Gears: https://amzn.to/49EJrRk Ford Performance Install Kit: https://amzn.to/3I3hR4w Torsen T2R Differential: https://amzn.to/3SKyXsQ Moser 31 spline Axles: https://amzn.to/3I4DYaI Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit: https://amzn.to/49AKSAr My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same. I source all of my service data from the same place that professional shops do. You can as well: https://www.pntrac.com/t/SENKSUZKRktDSEpOTEtGQ0dKRk9LTw Questions? Send your question or schedule a call here: https://tazet.com/repairgeek Chapters: 00:00 Intro 2:52 Special Tools Required 6:47 Draining oil/Why I'm rebuilding this diff 10:02 Axle shaft removal 11:40 Mark bearing caps and shims 13:44 Original backlash measurement 14:47 Carrier Removal 15:10 Pinion Removal 16:37 Pinion Seal Removal 18:16 Bearing Race Removal 18:49 Axle Bearing Removal 19:59 Cleaning the housing 22:14 What failed in this differential? 24:27 Carrier/Pinion Bearing removal 25:11 Why you should use a setup bearing 27:29 Installing the ring gear 29:06 Pressing on carrier bearings 32:08 Trick for tightening ring gear bolts 32:59 Installing bearing races in the housing 35:47 Setting pinion bearing preload 44:52 Installing the carrier 46:08 Keep good notes on shim sizes! 48:25 Setting and adjusting backlash 51:42 Checking the gear pattern 53:16 Making adjustments to your setup 56:04 Install final pinion bearing 57:23 Installing a crush sleeve eliminator kit 1:00:44 Final Assembly 1:03:31 Differential break in/oil selection 1:07:16 Outro #differential #rebuild #axle Disclaimer: The information, demonstration and any content contained in this video is for informational purposes only. The user Repair Geek makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the effectiveness or safety of the contents of this video. In no way should the contents of the video, including the tools used, be repeated or tried by anyone. Viewers should only seek the help of a trained professional located at a licensed auto repair shop for any fix, modification, alteration, or any change to their vehicle. Repair Geek shall not be liable for any injury, damage, or loss to any person or property that may result from use of the tools, equipment, or any content contained in this video. In addition, there is no way to guarantee that the video is not altered or modified or is not in the final form submitted by Repair Geek and therefore, Repair Geek does not warrant that the video is unaltered or not modified. The links on this video to products are for informational purposes only and in no way are an endorsement of the safety or effectiveness of the particular product. Viewers understand that anything contained in this video or linked to or from this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and in no way provides an express or implied warranty as to the safety or effectiveness of any linked tool, product, or video. Therefore, viewer agrees to release, waive, and discharge Repair Geek or anyone affiliated with Repair Geek, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the viewer, or to any property belonging to viewer, regardless of whether the loss is linked to the use of the contents of this video, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.