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Good luck getting this video but it is well worth the wait. While I knew the details of rebuilding a rearend i've never actually done it nor seen it done. This video is a lifesaver when it comes to the details and the devil is in the details.
The instructor goes into a good bit of detail on measuring backlash with a dial guage and magnetic base holder. Without this bit I would have probably done it wrong given no manual i've seen ever states the dial indicator must be at right angles to the surface of the tooth NOT the ring gear itself in 2 planes!
The video also shows the major differences in between the various vendors designs. GM rears with adjustable shims on the outside of the carrier bearings are nifty. With a DANA rearend you will want to make those setup bearings when you realize you have to slip the bearings on and off a dozen times to adjust those damn shims on the inside of the bearings. Finally you realize third member rearends (Toyota) with threaded shims for preload makes rebuilding a breeze.
There is also a good deal of time spent on getting your gear pattern setup just right and it is refreshing to have the instructor state a perfect pattern is almost impossible depending on the design on the ring and pinion. He clearly stresses a good pattern for quiet operation instead of perfection.
This video does not cover rebuilding solid front axles and no details on part selection. The techniques are the same but on the Dana 44 ,for example, the axle tubes and axles are a bit different.
Overall if you intend on rebuilding your rearend but have never done it before, it is worth every penny. Any decent shop will run you $400-$900 for what you can do on a weekend for much less.
