Mind sharing that link?

I have an open diff and am considering an LSD unit from the junkyard in the future. Guys, is there any way to tell if the clutches or the whole unit is good or bad without load? Of course, aside from pulling off the cover and checking for metal chunks. Also, my 03' has rear discs. I was wondering if that makes any difference if I was to swap. I doubt it, but just checking to be safe.

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Sure thing. The video is of a 9.25" rebuild, but as far as I know it is very similar to our 8.25".

The adjusting nut/device is referenced starting at around the 8'40" mark to around the 12' 15" mark of the video.

 

Thank you... great video. Mine is a 9.25.

 

I haven't yet found a How-To R&R the clutch pack once the Carrier is removed. Anybody ?

Also, does this rear end have axles retained by C-clips or not ?


Thanks

 

Found this...

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/10.../photo-03.html

 

Looks like a great article.

After some more research, it appears there are differences (besides size) between the 8.25" and 9.25" rear ends.

Do the clutch packs come out of the carrier the same way in both OR are they different here ?

 

You can download a factory service manual. Use the '00 version as it will be the closest in regards to wiring and the engine:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-download.html

It has the entire rebuild procedure, a list of the tools required, torque values, etc.

 

IIRC, it is not necessary to remove the carrier in order to replace the clutch packs. They actually come out pretty easily once you pull out the cross pin (which needs to be done to get the axles out, anyway) and the spider gears. Everything pretty much falls out at that point. The hard part is getting them back in, since the spiders won't go back in without compressing the clutch packs. That's where the special tools come in.

If you do replace your carrier, check the backlash first, then set it to the same measurement with the new carrier. If you have the adjuster tool, it's actually very easy, especially compared to axles that adjust with shims.

BTW, what I would do (and have done in the past) is replace the whole carrier with an aftermarket unit that doesn't use clutches (Auburn, Detroit, etc.).

 

Agreed. I'd just get a detroit and swap your ring gear over.

 

Great info guys!

When I find the procedure, it'll help me decide how deep I want to go with this.

Still working on finding the .pdf for the task.