csamuels
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I have had pinion seal leak for several months and finally took the time to replace the rear seal. The rear end now has a whine that increases with speed. I pulled the rear cover and removed all fluid with no evidence of metal or any noticeable damage to the ring or pinion gear. I replaced the fluid with 80W90 as listed in the owners manual (I have a 2002, 4.10 non locker). I went by the dealer and their suggestion was to add fluid modifier, which made no change in the noise. I had driven about 300 miles before noticing the noise after installing the pinion seal.
Today I went by a service facility suggest by friend in the industry. His thoughts after a check out drive are that the ring and pinion gear or carrier bearings may be damaged.
My question is…….will the rear end assy out of a 2003 bolt directly into a 2002? I assume the only difference is the drum vs. disk issue. I have located a 4.10 rear out of a 2003 and would like to make the conversion for the disk reason. Just don’t want to get started and run into problems as I use this vehicle for business and only have this week to complete the project.
Thanks for you help........
Today I went by a service facility suggest by friend in the industry. His thoughts after a check out drive are that the ring and pinion gear or carrier bearings may be damaged.
My question is…….will the rear end assy out of a 2003 bolt directly into a 2002? I assume the only difference is the drum vs. disk issue. I have located a 4.10 rear out of a 2003 and would like to make the conversion for the disk reason. Just don’t want to get started and run into problems as I use this vehicle for business and only have this week to complete the project.
Thanks for you help........