How to fix a leaking left front axle seal, Chev/GM 4X4, part 2

This is a followup video for a left front axle seal repair on a 2000 Suburban 4WD. This is the 8.25" IFS front axle. If you are doing this for the first time you’ll also want to review that more complete video as well, shown here.    • How to replace left front axle seal and CV...  

In this video, lessons from the first repair 7 years ago are discussed, with a closer look at the front differential vent cap, that allows limited access to the front differential. The function and form of the threaded adjusters behind the vent cover is shown, designed to adjust ring gear backlash and carrier bearing preload.

For an excellent demonstration of how those threaded adjusters are used adjust front differential backlash in a front differential that is removed from the vehicle, Eric O from SouthMainAuto has a good video, here:   • Chevrolet Front Differential Set Up: Reusi...  

For a really good professional rebuild demo on the 9.25 IFS, try this one    • How To Rebuild A Front Differential | GM T...   It goes into some details of what you can do if the stub shaft won't come out, and they describe a special tool they designed and sell to remove the stub shaft after taking the diff off the truck.

For a more basic demonstration of how backlash is adjusted on the vehicle in a Chrysler limited slip rear differential, this video shows it pretty well   • Dodge Limited Slip diff repair part 1 Insp...  

DIY auto repair is inherently dangerous, with risks both to personal safety and for causing serious mechanical problems. This is published for entertainment and is not a comprehensive instructional video. The information contained here is offered in good faith, for free, but is not guaranteed. Any misadventure you encounter if you decide to accept the risks of home repair is on you.

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