thanks for the clarification! Now when i pull the carrier im definately looking at resetting my gears?
On the C-8.25, you need to reset the backlash when you R+R the carrier. Again, it's set by adjusters, not shims. The pinion doesn't need reset.(except that in this case, the pinion is the problem)
Im asking because i have no clue how to do that meaning i wouldnt even be able to drive my jeep somewhere to get it fixed.
You don't know what you're doing, and you don't have the tools, don't take it apart. 'Not trying to be an a**, just stating the facts. There are some very fine threads machined into the side bearing caps for the adjusters to run on. If you remove the caps without backing the adjusters off, you can damage the housing and make it impossible to reinstall. Once it's apart, the adjusters themselves are a royal PITA to get back in, and it's easy to cross thread one or both while doing it. Screwing around with this setup could leave you looking for a new axle.
Like i said the shop that did it was 8 hours away so ill have to take it to someone local this time and am figuring that if i am able to hand them the parts and exactly describe the problem then i can keep my cost down. On the other side, if i can get away with learning how to throw some gears in and keep the learning curve down because most things will remain set then i wouldnt mind buying the tools to try it out.
If you know somebody that's familiar with the 8.25, and has the tools, it's not hard. It's not really worth buying all the tools you need just to do it once.
Have you tried to contact the shop about the problem yet? 'Lot of expensive parts may be screwed up. Any kind of warranty?
About ordering a new ring and pinion because of whine-any other thoughts on this?
:dunno: Gonna be a toss-up. chances are, with the end of the pinion rubbing on the side of the dif. case, there are going to be chips and ridges worn into the ends of the pinion teeth, as well as a severely irregular wear pattern on the gear face itself, it's going to make noise. How much is anybody's guess. If the shop will stand by their work, I'd have them spring for a new set. If I had to do it myself, I'd try it and see how bad it was, as long as the gears aren't too visibly damaged.(I can get away with that, because I have setup bearings, shims etc, and a friend of mine has access to all the specialty tools)