stickler88 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 So she's got 120k on the odo, my front diff was growling and making a thump thump on left turn off exit ramp turns. Turns out my year and four month hub bearing assy's went bad on both sides. The passenger was really bad, driver was a slight shake in the wheel. However, after Timken bearing assy's -which I should ave put on the first time, all my noise is gone except around 65 mph and above all the way to 120 I have the whine, slightly louder than I have ever heard. So iv'e seen posts of what rebuild kit to buy, but iv'e read you need pullers and such to do it. So as I prepare for this sooner or later what do I need exactly to do this on a Saturday. Meaning all the parts needed for a rebuild plus updates, special tools etc. I want to have everything ready so when I drop it, I can rebuild it even as a worse case scenario and get it back in. Even if it means having extra parts just in case bearings have spun in the case and I need a half of a case or whatever. I have seen the reputation for proven force, and worst case scenario that would probably be my first option, with the exception that I have some time and i'd like to do it myself. I do have exp. with diffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I have not done this job myself but recall some good threads on this back in the golden days of the site. Best luck to you on your adventure. Here's a pretty good thread that might have some useful info for you. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/67034-front-differential-rebuild/ Here's another http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/84742-rebuilt-my-front-differential-sort-of-a-how-to/ Rebuild kit code here http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/53081-front-axle-rebuild/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Those are some good write up's. The first one the guy mentions using silicone..... Do not use that! Second link mentions GM sealer that is the correct sealant. It is expensive but does work the best. This is the stuff I don't think Amazon has the best price maybe call your local dealer or shop around on the internet and find a better price..... https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Fluid-1052943-Gasket-Maker/dp/B000QIAROA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Those are some good write up's. The first one the guy mentions using silicone..... Do not use that! Second link mentions GM sealer that is the correct sealant. It is expensive but does work the best. This is the stuff I don't think Amazon has the best price maybe call your local dealer or shop around on the internet and find a better price..... https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Fluid-1052943-Gasket-Maker/dp/B000QIAROA Thanks for pointing that out Matt. I noticed that mention in the second link and figure that's gotta be the way to go. You wouldn't want to mess up the job by skimping on a tube of sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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