Front diff...

[Goinghuntin]

So it looks (and sounds) like I'll have to replace the front differential carrier in my '95 Jimmy. It looks pretty easy to me but most other people say its gonna be a bear of a job. Any tips/advice?

Nathan

[MonsterBuck48]

if you are replacing a carrier there is more to it htan just bolting all new gears in, you have to set backlash correctly by shimming either side then measuring again with wiht a dial. until your within specs. ill try to find a write up on how to do everything

[92xj]

What exactly are you replacing and why do you think you have to replace it? Do you have pics to post ot describe your problem?

[Shaun_300]

Lets hear what's going on before you start ripping it apart.

If you're replacing the differential carrier assembly, as a whole unit, they're pretty easy. Once you open them up there's a bit more to it.

[Goinghuntin]

If you're replacing the differential carrier assembly, as a whole unit, they're pretty easy. Once you open them up there's a bit more to it.

That's exactly what I'm doing. I don't have the time and equipment to replace all the gears and bearings inside. It would end up being cheaper and faster for me to replace the whole unit.

Ben- There is a large rumbling up front, I'm guessing it's the pinion bearing inside the diff. It's not the wheel bearings I'm sure of that. And the four-wheel isn't working because the shift collar/fork inside is worn out.

MonsterBuck48- There is no switching of gears. The front driveshaft slides on a shaft and the CV axles bolt onto flanges.

Nathan