Overview
The G2 Axle and Gear GM7.25 Inch IFS Master Ring and Pinion Installation Kit, part number 35-2094, is a master kit for installing a ring and pinion in a GM 7.25 inch independent front suspension axle. It is built for front axle rebuilds where the shims, seals, bearings and fasteners are replaced together.
The kit gathers the hard-to-find items a ring and pinion install often needs, so each one does not have to be located separately.
Key features
- Master kit with bearings for ring and pinion installation
- Includes a shim kit, replacement pinion nut and crush sleeve
- Pinion seal, pinion bearings and carrier bearings
- Ring gear bolts, silicone sealer, Loctite and gear marking compound
Setup and tooth contact
Front ring and pinion setups depend on careful tooth contact, and the gear marking compound is the tool for judging it. Coat the ring gear teeth lightly, rotate the carrier and read the pattern against the pinion depth and backlash you measured. Adjust in small steps, because one shim change shifts both contact and preload.
Front axles also carry steering and suspension load, so check the pinion seal and the carrier bearing preload after the first drives. Heat or a whine that changes with speed can point to a set that needs another look.
- Coat the ring gear teeth lightly before rotating
- Adjust shims in small steps
- Recheck preload after the first drives
- Listen for whine that changes with speed
Specifications
| Brand | G2 Axle and Gear |
|---|---|
| Part number | 35-2094 |
| UPC | 631410096101 |
| Popular axle manufacturer | GM |
| Axle type | GM 7.25 Inches IFS |
| Axle location | Front |
| Kit type | Master kit with bearings |
Vehicle fitment
No vehicle is named for this kit, and the GM 7.25 inch IFS axle in the title is the match point. Verify the year, model and trim of your truck before buying.
No vehicle is named for this kit, so a matching axle alone does not confirm a vehicle. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Ring and pinion work involves gear setup, so professional setup and break-in are recommended for a gear set like this one. The included gear marking compound is used to check tooth contact during setup.
What’s included
The kit includes a shim kit, replacement pinion nut, crush sleeve, pinion seal, pinion bearings, carrier bearings, ring gear bolts, silicone sealer, Loctite and gear marking compound.
Not included: The ring and pinion gear set itself is sold separately and is not part of the kit.
