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Merc · 12-09-2013, 09:18 AM

Yeah the last side that goes together is always the most difficult, I think that,s cause stuff starts to bind a bit as the suspension goes back together. Try a different order and hold your tongone a bit different, it can be a pain some times.

blazzin1 · 12-23-2013, 09:59 AM

Just FYI.....I finally got everything back together last night. I took all the connections off except for the UCA, and started with the Trailing Arm first and everything seemed to line up just fine. Weird....but it worked!!!! Thanks for all the advice guys, I know I can always count on y'all to help me out!!! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!

GRNFLSH · 04-29-2019, 10:31 AM

Hi everyone. I’m resurrecting this old thread looking for help. I recently installed a used differential with 3.91s and TrueTrac already installed. After 200 miles I pulled the diff due to excessive noise because the gears were not set up correctly. In addition to the gear noise I had heard a constant low volume scrubbing sound while moving. When I dropped diff the first thing I saw was in the pictures below, the metal dust covers on both axles we’re rubbing against the diff housing and grinding away.

The gear lash has been corrected and I’ve reinstalled the diff, paying careful attention to how deep the axles insert into the diff housing. When I pry the axles out from the diff housing there’s about 1/4” of movement before hitting the c-clip retainers that hold them in the diff, but there is spring pressure from the CV housing/splines that pushes them back into the diff housing. When driving the gear noise is gone but I still hear the low volume scrubbing and suspect that the dust covers are still rubbing against the diff housing. What am I missing that could be causing the axle dust covers to scrub against the diff housing?

152LTRockin · 05-01-2019, 05:49 PM

Just a wild guess but do you have the right axles?

GRNFLSH · 05-02-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 152LTRockin

Just a wild guess but do you have the right axles?

Yes, original axles just as they came out of the car.

Black_SS10 · 05-02-2019, 12:24 PM

Correct seals? Installed correctly?

GRNFLSH · 05-02-2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_SS10

Correct seals? Installed correctly?

New seals were installed, but visually I don’t see any difference from the old seals or how they were installed.

Black_SS10 · 05-02-2019, 03:23 PM

Do you know the part number of the seals used? What year is the diff from?

GRNFLSH · 05-02-2019, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_SS10

Do you know the part number of the seals used? What year is the diff from?

Seals - 92230580

Not sure the year of the donor diff, but every marking matches the OEM 2015 diff exactly including the “SYN” fluid marking which should place it 2013+

Black_SS10 · 05-03-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GRNFLSH

Seals - 92230580

Not sure the year of the donor diff, but every marking matches the OEM 2015 diff exactly including the “SYN” fluid marking which should place it 2013+

There are two different part numbers for the seals. Those 9220580 and 9220620. I believe the 9220620 is the revised seal used across all years. I will have to double check.

GRNFLSH · 05-05-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_SS10

There are two different part numbers for the seals. Those 9220580 and 9220620. I believe the 9220620 is the revised seal used across all years. I will have to double check.

Every site I've searched points back to 9220580 being the correct seal.

Are you saying the diff seal plays a role in keeping the axle spaced away from the diff housing?

12-09-2013, 09:18 AM	#15
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Yeah the last side that goes together is always the most difficult, I think that,s cause stuff starts to bind a bit as the suspension goes back together. Try a different order and hold your tongone a bit different, it can be a pain some times. __________________ My Build Thread

04-29-2019, 10:31 AM	#17
GRNFLSH Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 200	Hi everyone. I’m resurrecting this old thread looking for help. I recently installed a used differential with 3.91s and TrueTrac already installed. After 200 miles I pulled the diff due to excessive noise because the gears were not set up correctly. In addition to the gear noise I had heard a constant low volume scrubbing sound while moving. When I dropped diff the first thing I saw was in the pictures below, the metal dust covers on both axles we’re rubbing against the diff housing and grinding away. The gear lash has been corrected and I’ve reinstalled the diff, paying careful attention to how deep the axles insert into the diff housing. When I pry the axles out from the diff housing there’s about 1/4” of movement before hitting the c-clip retainers that hold them in the diff, but there is spring pressure from the CV housing/splines that pushes them back into the diff housing. When driving the gear noise is gone but I still hear the low volume scrubbing and suspect that the dust covers are still rubbing against the diff housing. What am I missing that could be causing the axle dust covers to scrub against the diff housing? __________________ Kooks stepped headers & Solo XL Cat-back ADM CAI w/race scoop & Rotofab w/w relo GPI VVT SS1 cam and CNC ported heads milled .30 BTR .660 springs, Straub solid bushing trunions GPI rod-mod intake with I-M heat sheild Circle D 258mm Pro single disc 3700 rpm stall converter 169F thermostat & manual fan switch Tuned by Ryno at GPI - 455 RWHP / 416 lb-ft Last edited by GRNFLSH; 04-29-2019 at 10:31 PM.

05-02-2019, 12:24 PM	#20
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05-02-2019, 03:23 PM	#22
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Do you know the part number of the seals used? What year is the diff from? __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

12-23-2013, 09:59 AM	#16
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Just FYI.....I finally got everything back together last night. I took all the connections off except for the UCA, and started with the Trailing Arm first and everything seemed to line up just fine. Weird....but it worked!!!! Thanks for all the advice guys, I know I can always count on y'all to help me out!!! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!

05-01-2019, 05:49 PM	#18
152LTRockin Account Suspended Drives: 15 2lt RS Top Gun Camaro Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: us Posts: 389	Just a wild guess but do you have the right axles?