Nissan Titan M226 Rear Axle *COMPLETE REBUILD*
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video we rebuild a Nissan Titan M226 rear axle. These rear ends are prone to breaking. The first rear end I encountered had broken spider gear inside the carrier. The second rear end I bought had a sheared holding pin in the carrier. This isn't as prominent in 2008-present trucks but it can happen to any M226 rear including the Nissan Armadas and other vehicles. Hopefully this helps you tackle this issue if it arises.
this is the best instructional vid ever on the m226 rear end
Thank you. If only I was better at filming too. Lol
How can I get a hold of you ?
@@andybiersa283 here
One of the best videos on the M226 rebuild/replace! Thank you! Rebuilding my 2012 Titan using a Yukon DuraGrip limited slip differential. Quite the endeavor, especially when I found the reason my diff broke was that someone was in their and did it all wrong. So my shims on the existing pinion were all wrong. Had to revert to trial and error on the shim settings.
Yeah the new Yukon pinion had an extra spacer built in so I had to trial and error too.
@@loluracing That is no fun!! Especially for me with way less tools than you have, plus I kept the axle on the truck. :)
@loluracing Still, couldn't have done it without your video. Excellent video with all the right information! Thank you! All seems well now with the new Yukon LS diff and new ring and pinion set.
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Hi, your video is pretty informative, my spider gears are delaminating so I'm rebuilding it. You mentioned at the end of your video that you could source a factory carrier if I understood you correctly but according to Nissan it doesn't exist anymore for the M226. I'm going with a Yukon DuraGrip limited slip and their master rebuild kit. My ring and pinion are still good.
Thank you so much for putting this on
Awesome video for this
Your welcome. I couldn't find any good videos about the titan specifically. Glad I could help
Remind me when I did my Ford 8.8 diff.
Got rid of that pos and got my self a titan .. 2012. 💪💪💪
It seems the weak point in the M226 is that spider gear assembly. Just get rid of that and your golden. I just got home from another drift race and towed with absolutely no issue. I love my titan
@@loluracing did It have a crush sleeve for the pinon .?
@@josearellano3268 yes it does have a crush sleeve. I assembled and measure the first round without it then put it in on final assembly. Just make sure you don't over-tighten it and measure your preload properly.
Loved the video... sadly, I'm just about to start mine. Any chance you could update the description with your part numbers/links. That'd be much appreciated
Make sure you mark the location of the carrier bearing caps they are line bored
The caps have marks engraved on them. There is a "K" on each one and due to the way they are oriented on the cap you just match them up when your ready to install. I believe I showed this in the video.
@@loluracing
You started into it but it looks like it was edited out. Partially cut off at "keep track of these". Those with less experience may not understand this context.
@@rlm975 true. Hopefully they read these comments or ask the question in the comments.
It would be very helpful to have parts links required to perform this task. Everyone is planning on doing it. Links could save time and frustration. Love your videos.
Great video!!
I've watched this video 100 times now decided to tackle my diff rebuild myself first time , but I ran into a problem and found why my pinion gear broke probably, the side carrier adjuster on the left size is seized and there is a bunch of slop left to right on diff , yours look new where did you buy the adjusters , thanks
I’m looking for a rear end for an 06 titan 4 x 4 Eli with the 336 ratio. Any luck or know where I should start? I’m in Missouri and have called every salvage yard around.
Do you happen to know what you torqued the carrier bearing caps and the pinion nut to as a final torque
2005 bent RR axle. The e-locking diff axle is a pain to find. And then UPS loses it. A big ass axle SMH
Hello I have a question about which Eaton Part Number did you go with. I presently have a 2010 LE with No Electronic. Just an Open 12 Bolt M226 yet I ordered Eaton's part # 913A582 twice and keep getting a Rear Carrier that doesn't have an opening for the C Clips. Did You have a different part number or did you not have to install the C Clips for the Axels. Sorry to bother but my truck is down for a 2 months now and it seems I may have to go with another brand. 😩
It's been a while but if I remember correctly there are no c-clips on a M226 rear end. The axles are held in by plates and bolts at the wheel end.
I have a 2020 armada platinum and just want a limited slip OR locker of some type. But no one will help nissan says it can't be done. The companies that make lockers and lsd say they have nothing for armadas!
Please help me?
How an I suppose to help you exactly? Armadas are not solid rears they are independents. Plus a 2020 isn't even the same chassis as the truck in this video. I can't help you. Do your own research.
How can I replace my diff lock solenoid on my Titan pro 4 x cant seem to find anything on how too ? Can I just unscrew it and screw a new one in ?
I do not have 4xd. No idea
Hey I gotta ask, what did you torque the ring gear at?
Well.... I had trouble clamping it to get an actual torque rating so I did red thread locker on all and 5-6 uggha chugghas from the impact. I haven't checked it since I installed it but I'm going to in another few thousand miles.
Hey isn’t the backlash for the m226 between 8-13 thousands of an inch? I have a 04 LE with the big tow package 4x4. I did the break in and have about 10k miles on my 3.36 gears and Truetrac now at around 30+ I can hear a hum when I let off the gas. I tried setting my backlash to the FSM again and again and it comes back after a few hundred miles as if it loosens up. Im not to sure what to do at this point. Im using timken and Koyo Japan made bearings. Should I tighten the backlash up even more?
I set my backlash to whatever my FSM says. I don't remember exactly what that was. I have not checked mine since I put it together but I have about 5k miles on mine and I hear no weird noises. I can only think of two ways this could be happening, 1) the pinion is shifting forward, 2) the carrier is shifting to the side. Pinion issues could be cause by a failing bearing or crush sleeve. Carrier issues could be due to bearing failure or loose preload adjusters. Preload and backlash are set together. If there is not enough preload the backlash could loosen. I would say if your preload is correct when you set backlash, and your preload adjusters locks are not coming loose is an issue with your pinion. DM me on IG if you want to talk over it some more.
Thanks a bunch man I also sent youu a dm on Instagram.
I'm being told there's no truetrac for a titan. Did this work, can i get a part number or speak with you?
There is definitely a Trutrac for the M226 rear. I literally installed it in this video. Lol. It's been killing it to. I've towed several times. I ordered mine from Drivetrain america. I can find a part number. Give me one second.
Just go to Drivetrain america and type in M226 and it will show up but the SKU# is 913A582. That is what I installed and it says it's for a Nissan Titan.
It's the same one for a Dana44
the pinon bearing is not that expensive. why use and old one the first time. to save $25. and having to do the job two times..
He’d know on that final pattern if It was wrong. You go off pattern.
I own a 2005 Nissan Titan 4x4 and I noticed the driver Rear axel shaft is 33 1/2” long does anyone know if the passenger side is 34 1/2” long? I am having trouble finding the axel shaft in that length. So I’m wondering if previous owners maybe changed the rear end. I can’t find any part number on the rear end so I’m at a loss here. Any help will be great
I'm not sure what your question is here or what issue your trying to solve. The m226 rear ends are all the same except for axle thickness in different years and perch height in different models. That's the only differences I noticed. Even if someone replaced the rear end the axle lengths should be the same.
Assuming your 05 has the E-locker. The driver side axle is shorter and passenger side is longer. The open diff Titan rear end has equal length axles (34.03in I believe). The tru trac was designed for the equal length open diff axles. If replacing the e-locker with tru trac you will need to purchase 2 34.03in axles for proper fitment. Otherwise you will have to shim out the passenger side axle and the short driver side axle splines will not make full contact.
@@jordantaylor9858 didn't know that. Mine was obviously an open diff. You learn something new every day. Detroit does make a E-locker carrier too.
@@loluracing the e locker is good if you want to drive 4mph in a straight line lol. But the tru trac is where it’s at. It will take all of the abuse one can throw at it. I wish I could’ve saved $800 by not having to buy new axles but oh well. Not sure how familiar you are with titans but if you haven’t installed the rear diff vent mod, I would highly recommend it or you will be replacing axle seals in no time.
@@jordantaylor9858 I have seen that but i don't believe I ever did it. Lol. I'll look into it again.
Great video! Do you have the serial number for that model of trutrack?
www.drivetrainamerica.com/913a582-detroit-truetrac-limited-slip-for-nissan-titan-dana-44-m226-rear-32-spl/
This was a long time ago but I do believe this was it and I got mine from drivetrain america. They were excellent. Just double check your compatibility before ordering
How did you took it out ?
Take what out? The whole rear end? Detach it from the leaf springs. The carrier. Loosen the preload adjusters and it comes right out.
I bought a true Trac and it didn't work with the Yukon gear set I bought
Huh. Something you bought must be wrong. I used a Detroit tru trac and a Yukon gear set and everything worked perfectly. There is a 8" and a 8.5" gear. You need the 8.5" gear.
What ring and pinion gear ratio did you go with? How does it tow now with the Trutrac and new gears?
I believe the ratio was a 3.56. It toes fine but the transmission is confused on shift points. I just manually shift it when I tow.
@@loluracing I have a 05 2wd titan and will be installing Trutrac and 4.11 ring and pinion
@@verylargeone so like I said I haven't found any good way to fix the transmission shift points. It's not a huge deal when your not towing except your cruise control won't work anymore. Other than that the things a beast and pulls good from a stop with my 33s. I have had zero issues with the trutrac. That things great too.
@@verylargeone you can DM me if you have any specific questions.
@@loluracing right on. I've owned my 05 since I bought it new. Has been one of the best vehicles I've owned. It's as reliable as a good friend. I currently only have the 2.94 gears. It's still a beast as you said. You should have not lost your cruse control as there are not electronics it's all mechanical. Unless the titan you own had an E locker diff before you did the upgrade. I have 33s as well and will be going from 2.94 to 4.11 gears. I don't expect my trans to have weird shift points. The research I've done didn't un cover anything like that. It's only a 5 speed and if you tow yiu never want to tow in over drive or 5th gear. You want to drop it down to 4th gear.
This is not a good video, everything thing is all ready out and alot of talking no action
Thanks for your opinion. I'm not a professional and I'm only doing this stuff by myself so sometimes it's hard to work and film. If you have specific questions you can ask.