Does this look right 1985 pinion shaft?

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Originally Posted by kjgunders

Okay so my options are

1. nothing just put it back together and drive. It was running fine.

2. Can i just replace the carrier? this seems like the easiest route. I wouldn't have to take the axle off?

3. replace the whole axle.

I'm leaning to just putting it back together for now and fix when it's warmer.
should I leave the pinion lock bolt in or take it out? regular 80-90 weight differential fluid okay?

Thanks guys couldn't do it with out all the help.

Kyle

No replacing just the carrier won't work. It's spaced specifically for a lash and gear depth. If you got one at a wrecking yard you can take it to a shop to be repaired. This may cost more than just buying another axle at the yard.

Putting a new center pin in with those groves means that the entire vehicles weight is on those bolts. They will fail and the spider gears will bind and lock up your wheels. Hopefully in your driveway and not the highway.
I'm surprised it hasn't yet
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