{"product_id":"yukon-gear-master-overhaul-kit-for-gm-8-5in-rear-diff","title":"Yukon Gear Master Overhaul Kit for GM 8.5in Open Carrier Differential","description":"\u003ch4\u003eYukon Gear YK GM8.5 Master Overhaul Kit for GM 8.5in Open Carrier Differential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete rebuild kit engineered for the General Motors 8.5in rear differential with an open carrier, one of the most common rear axles fitted to Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs from 1970 through 2000. Whether you are rebuilding a worn axle in a daily driver or restoring a classic GMT400 pickup, the \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e includes genuine Timken bearings, precision shims, seals, and all hardware for a professional-grade overhaul. Yukon Gear designed the \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5 complete rebuild kit\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for the open-carrier 8.5in, so every component is matched and ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium Timken carrier bearings and pinion bearings for the GM 8.5in open-carrier application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision ground shim sets for accurate pinion depth and carrier preload adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM-quality pinion seal and axle seals to prevent gear oil leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRing gear bolts, pinion nut, and crush sleeve included for a complete hardware refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGear marking compound and brush for verifying ring-and-pinion contact pattern during setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThread-locking compound for ring gear bolt installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDifferential cover gasket included for a clean, leak-free reinstall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for the open (non-posi) carrier GM 8.5in rear differential\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll components packaged and quality-controlled by Yukon Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \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\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC10 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC10 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1500 Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in open carrier rear differential\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\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e883584140825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM 8.5in Open Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing Gear Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearings Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimken carrier bearings and pinion bearings with races\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeals Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinion seal, axle seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShim Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete pinion depth and carrier shim set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYukon Gear limited warranty\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 with races (2 sets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTimken pinion bearings with races (front and rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePinion seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAxle seals (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete pinion depth shim set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete carrier shim set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRing gear bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePinion nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrush sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThread-locking compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGear marking compound with brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDifferential cover gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the YK GM8.5 and YK GM8.5-HD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is for GM 8.5in differentials with a standard open carrier. The YK GM8.5-HD is for GM 8.5in differentials equipped with an aftermarket positraction or high-performance limited-slip unit. Confirm your carrier type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What trucks and SUVs does this kit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5 complete rebuild kit\u003c\/strong\u003e covers Chevrolet and GMC C\/K pickups, Suburban, Blazer, Jimmy, and related GM trucks and SUVs from 1970 to 2000 equipped with the open-carrier 8.5in rear differential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this kit include Timken bearings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e includes genuine Timken carrier bearings and pinion bearings with all races.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this kit void my GM warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot void your warranty solely because you installed an aftermarket rebuild kit. Warranty denial requires proof that the aftermarket part caused the specific failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a crush sleeve included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a new crush sleeve, pinion nut, and ring gear bolts for a complete hardware refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this kit work if I am adding a positraction unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: If you are installing an aftermarket positraction or limited-slip carrier, use the YK GM8.5-HD instead. The \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is for open-carrier applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is gear marking compound included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e includes gear marking compound and a brush for verifying ring-and-pinion contact pattern during setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a differential cover gasket included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. A differential cover gasket is included in the \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5 complete rebuild kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clean, leak-free reinstall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrain the differential gear oil and remove the rear axle shafts per your service manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the differential cover and thoroughly clean both mating surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the carrier assembly and inspect the housing bore for wear or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtract the pinion shaft and note the original shim stack thickness for reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress off the old pinion bearings and install the new Timken pinion bearings from the \u003cstrong\u003eYK GM8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the included shim set to establish correct pinion depth; verify with a dial indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress new carrier bearings and races onto the carrier assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the carrier, set backlash to GM specification, and verify contact pattern using the included marking compound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply included thread-locking compound to ring gear bolts and torque to specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the new pinion seal and torque the pinion nut to achieve correct pinion bearing preload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall new axle seals, reinstall axle shafts, and torque all fasteners to specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the cover with the new gasket and fill with the appropriate gear oil type and quantity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoad test the vehicle and inspect for leaks after the initial break-in period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. 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