Rear Pinion Bearing Replacement

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Craig - 21 Aug 2004 15:28 GMT

I have a 1987 Ford F150 4X4 on which I need to replace the rear pinion
bearing, and carrier bearings. Does anyone know of any good reference
materials for this job? My Chilton Manual is not much help, it says to take
it to a shop. However, I am comfortable doing the job if I had a good
reference.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.
Craig

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BattleGodz - 22 Aug 2004 02:10 GMT

even being a capable mechanic, you will want to send it out and leave it to
the guys who do this all day. the tolerances are crucial.

> I have a 1987 Ford F150 4X4 on which I need to replace the rear pinion
> bearing, and carrier bearings. Does anyone know of any good reference
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> Thank you in advance for any assistance.
> Craig

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Craig - 22 Aug 2004 15:31 GMT

Thanks for the advice. I am short on time right now anyways, and may do
just that.

Craig

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The OTHER Kevin in San Diego - 29 Aug 2004 07:30 GMT

>I have a 1987 Ford F150 4X4 on which I need to replace the rear pinion
>bearing, and carrier bearings. Does anyone know of any good reference
>materials for this job? My Chilton Manual is not much help, it says to take
>it to a shop. However, I am comfortable doing the job if I had a good
>reference.

Take it to a shop. The clearances and preload values on these things
are critical to their longevity. Best to take it to someone who does
'em all day long. I think of myself as a pretty decent wrench and
have rebuilt a few motors in my garage, but I *always* send my diffs
to the pros for any work.

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