{"product_id":"yukon-gear-8-5in-8-2in-gm-carrier-installation-kit","title":"Yukon Gear 8.5in \u0026 8.2in GM Carrier installation Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eYukon Gear CK GM8.5 Carrier Install Kit for GM 8.5in and 8.2in Rear Differential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e from Yukon Gear is a complete carrier installation kit engineered for the GM 8.5in and GM 8.2in rear differential. The GM 8.5in 10-bolt is one of the most common rear axles in GM truck, SUV, and car production, covering Chevrolet and GMC C\/K trucks, Blazer, Jimmy, Camaro, El Camino, and Suburban applications across several decades. The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e provides carrier bearings, races, pinion seal, and shim kit needed to complete a gear ratio change or carrier installation when using an OEM-size carrier with standard journal dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimken carrier bearings and matched races for precise carrier positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion seal included to prevent rear differential fluid from leaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete shim kit for accurate backlash adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for GM 8.5in and GM 8.2in rear differential with standard OEM-size carrier bearing journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers C\/K 1500, C\/K 2500, Blazer, Jimmy, Camaro, El Camino, Suburban, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to Yukon Gear quality standards for reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\/GMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\/K 1500, C\/K 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in 10-bolt rear, OEM-size carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamaro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in 10-bolt rear, OEM-size carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEl Camino\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in 10-bolt rear, OEM-size carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\/GMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlazer\/Jimmy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in 10-bolt rear, OEM-size carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\/GMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuburban\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in 10-bolt rear, OEM-size carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.2in rear (select models with OEM carrier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e883584570080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in 10-bolt rear, GM 8.2in rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier Install Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier Bearing Journal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard OEM-size (for OEM and OEM-replacement carriers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier bearings, carrier races, pinion seal, shim kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYukon Gear limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimken carrier bearings (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier bearing races (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShim kit for backlash adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat differential does CK GM8.5 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e fits the GM 8.5in 10-bolt rear differential and GM 8.2in rear differential using an OEM-size carrier. It covers a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, SUVs, and cars from 1964 through 2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes CK GM8.5 include a pinion seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Unlike some carrier-only kits, the \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a pinion seal to allow a more complete differential service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between CK GM8.5 and CK GM8.5-HD?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e uses standard OEM-size carrier bearings for use with the OEM carrier or OEM-replacement carriers. The CK GM8.5-HD uses heavy-duty bearings sized for larger 1.562in journal aftermarket posi and locker units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes CK GM8.5 include a shim kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a complete shim kit for setting backlash during carrier installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes CK GM8.5 fit the GM 8.2in differential?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e also covers the GM 8.2in rear differential used in many 1960s and early 1970s GM passenger cars and trucks with the OEM-size carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan CK GM8.5 be used when installing a locker or posi unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for OEM-size carrier bearings. If your aftermarket locker or posi unit uses larger 1.562in OD carrier bearing journals, use the CK GM8.5-HD instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit covered under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. As a consumer product sold in the United States, the \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is subject to the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Yukon Gear provides a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Installation of aftermarket differential components does not void your vehicle manufacturer's warranty on unrelated systems under federal law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes CK GM8.5 fit the 1999-2008 GM 8.6in differential?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for the 8.5in and 8.2in differentials. For the 8.6in used in 1999-2008 GM trucks, see the Yukon PK GM8.6-A pinion kit or specific 8.6in carrier kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely raise and support the vehicle. Drain differential fluid from the GM 8.5in housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the differential cover. Remove carrier bearing caps, marking them for reassembly in their original positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the differential carrier from the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress off original carrier bearings. Install new Timken carrier bearings from the \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e using a press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall new carrier bearing races from the \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e into the housing bores, fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the carrier into the housing. Use the shim kit from the \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e to adjust backlash to manufacturer specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify gear contact pattern with marking compound. Adjust shims as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall bearing caps in original positions and torque to specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the pinion seal using the new seal from the \u003cstrong\u003eCK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reinstall pinion flange and torque to specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall differential cover with new gasket or RTV. Fill with correct GM-spec differential fluid to the proper level. Lower vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProp 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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