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1987 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Differential, Carrier bearing, Pinion gear.
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Asked on February 26, 2011

Gears

Remover instructions ring and pinion gears of a 1987 s10 truck
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Answer

Replied on April 14, 2011

The ring gear is held in by the two carrier bearings. Once it is out, the pinion bearing is held in by the pinion bearing (nut on outside) between the differential and the u-joint. Once it is off, use a rubber mallot or a to tap the pinion from the differential housing.

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