Repair ring gear in rear axle five teeth broken

Good afternoon.

Do you want to attempt this repair yourself?

It is a very involved repair. It requires special tools for removing bearings and using dial indicators to set up the rear gears.

What series truck? 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

I will get the information once I know what series you have.

Roy

1/2 ton extended cab.

The numbers on the ring gear are 26037712.11:41. GMK/ I guess this will tell me what gear ratio.

VIN #, 1GCEK19K7SE167617.

Okay, you have 3.73 gears.

Are you planning on replacing the gears yourself?

Roy

Thank you.

I might have to.

I talked to the local parts store they offered a ring and pin gears for $228.00 and some cheep kit that did not seem to have all the parts needed compared to others that were special order.

Okay I found the parts at Rockauto. You are looking at around $700.00 in parts alone. that is without fluid and accessories. I would add about $150.00 for that.

That price you got was a good price. You will also need special tools that will cost you as well. I would seriously think about that estimate as it will have a warranty. If you do it, it is all on you.

Forget the parts store. They are Richmond gears and they are very cheap gears that will not last.


Roy

Thank you very much for your time. I appreciate your advise I might have to go with the estimate.

You are welcome.

I understand the economics but sometimes it is cheaper to have them do it than trying it yourself.

Roy

Yes, thank you. It pays to research thanks to people like you that are willing to help others.

We are always glad to help.

Roy