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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 6
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UPDATE:
I took it to two mechanics today, they both suggested replacing the rear diff. / carrier assembly / pinion gear / ring and pinion / etc., etc (second mechanic took a stethoscope and pinpointed the carrier assembly).
I have never worked on a rear diff. before so i'm not too sure about this stuff.
It looks like someone has already put a used carrier assembly on the vehicle, and it is this used part that contains some bad internal components (the cone-shaped housing behind the universal joint has white writing on it).
Should I try to replace internal parts, or just get the whole assembly?
Thinking I should get new part(s) since the last used part didn't hold up. Any recommendations (OEM or aftermarket)?
Also they quoted 7hrs of labor at $90/ hr. Seems a little steep, since they said it's "not that difficult". Is this something I can do myself?
Thanks...
Last edited by Mccalist; 07-27-2011 at 03:11 PM.
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