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Pinion Bearings - DIY or Hire Out?
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<blockquote data-quote="votive" data-source="post: 2017363" data-attributes="member: 63968"><p>My Raptor has had a loud hum/howl going on for a few weeks now. Took it into the dealer today to get it diagnosed and they suspect the pinion bearings have gone out. They drained the rear end and found glitter in the fluid.</p><p></p><p>The dealer quoted me $2600 to replace. I found a local shop that quoted me $1150 which I don't think is too bad.</p><p></p><p>Question is, is this a job I could tackle myself? I consider myself to have a good amount of experience for a backyard mechanic. I've done engine rebuilds, transmission swaps, even an auto to manual swap, but I've never messed with gears. I've read that it is better to leave to a shop due to the tolerances and special tools required on differentials. One thing I am worried about is not seeing gear damage that a professional would. Tools-wise I think the biggest thing I am missing is a press but $200 is a lot cheaper than $1200.</p><p></p><p>What's the consensus? Has anyone done this job?</p><p></p><p>2014 Gen 1 - 120k miles</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="votive, post: 2017363, member: 63968"] My Raptor has had a loud hum/howl going on for a few weeks now. Took it into the dealer today to get it diagnosed and they suspect the pinion bearings have gone out. They drained the rear end and found glitter in the fluid. The dealer quoted me $2600 to replace. I found a local shop that quoted me $1150 which I don't think is too bad. Question is, is this a job I could tackle myself? I consider myself to have a good amount of experience for a backyard mechanic. I've done engine rebuilds, transmission swaps, even an auto to manual swap, but I've never messed with gears. I've read that it is better to leave to a shop due to the tolerances and special tools required on differentials. One thing I am worried about is not seeing gear damage that a professional would. Tools-wise I think the biggest thing I am missing is a press but $200 is a lot cheaper than $1200. What's the consensus? Has anyone done this job? 2014 Gen 1 - 120k miles [/QUOTE]
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