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Tools
This rebuild and gear installation is not all that hard but time consuming and tool intensive. Here is a list of the tools you'll need.
If you do not already have an assortment of general mechanic's tools (sockets, ratchets, combination wrenches, pry bars, etc.) you'll need to get them. I am not including general tools in this list but assuming that they are on hand.
Gear Installation:
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  1. Bearing Separator to remove the pinion bearing from the stock pinion gear.
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  1. Dial Caliper to measure the head of the pinion and shim.
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  1. Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base to check backlash.
  1. Gear Marking Compound to check wear pattern after installation. No picture.
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  1. 1/2" or 3/8" Click Style Torque Wrench for various bolt tightening.
  1. Dead Blow Hammer for hammering off bearings and ring gear. No picture.
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  1. Two Jaw Gear Puller for pulling off pinion bearing.
Not Absolutely Necessary
Good Pinion Depth Set Up Tool. No picture.
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Pro Form Pinion Depth Set Up Tool
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Hydraulic Press
Axle Bearings (one of the following):
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Slide Hammer with Puller Attachments to pull the bearing out of the axle tube.
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Pilot Bearing Installer to pull the bearing out of the axle tube (I had no success with this tool as the one I purchaed was cheap and bent.)
Traction Lok Rebuild:
No special tools necessary.
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