1981 Pontiac Catalina Drivetrains

Essential 1981 Pontiac Catalina Drivetrains

Yukon Gear – 7.5 GM Cover Gasket (Part No.23018)

7.5 GM Cover Gasket

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$11.99
7.5 GM cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Gear Washer (Part No.742G216)

Differential Pinion Gear Washer

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$2.59
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1100)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$7.49
High-quality Differential Component Shim

Product Features:
  • SHIM KIT FITS-8.25-F7.5-AMC20-GM0
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Yukon Gear – Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41086)

Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1310 U/Joint Size

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$449.99
Yukon yoke for GM 8.5″ with a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″
  • 30 spline
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.219″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • Strap style
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM88649)

Bearings

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$21.79
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution for maximum life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.2" Differential For Buick, Pontiac, And Oldsmobile (Part No.13068)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.2" Differential For Buick, Pontiac, And Oldsmobile

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$282.99
Yukon Pinion installation kits are a terrific solution for gear installation on lower mileage vehicles where the carrier bearings & races can be reused. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with a high quality pinion seal and small parts. Included in this kit are the pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing (if applicable), crush sleeve (if applicable), complete pinion shim kit, thread locker, and marking compound with brush. Yukon does extensive research for each application to make sure your kit will arrive with all the correct parts you need to install your pinion gear.

Product Features:
  • Fits 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM12BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$163.99


Product Features:
  • GM 8 7/8″ OPEN INTERNAL KIT CAR & TRUCK
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Yukon Gear – Yoke For GM 7.5" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design (Part No.41090)

Yoke For GM 7.5" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design

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$184.99
Yukon yoke for GM 7.5″ (mech 3R) in a triple lip design. 2.556″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Inside snap ring. This yoke uses inside clips. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • 27 spline
  • Mechanics 3R u-joint size
  • Inside snap ring design
  • 2.556″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • Strap style
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MOOG Driveline Products – Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint (Part No.235)

Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint

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$34.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG Super Strength universal joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • BUILT TO LAST — Rugged design specifically engineered for applications with higher torque and horsepower
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • CORROSION PROTECTION — Exclusive MICRO SHIELDΓ┐ó coating protects against rust and corrosion
  • GREASABLE DESIGN — Bearing cups feature a radial design to allow 360 Degrees lubricant distribution to all bearing surfaces
  • KEEPS DIRT OUT — Abrasion-resistant nitrile seals provide ideal grease retention and protection from under-vehicle contaminants
  • RIGOROUS TESTING — Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Bearing cups are cold-forged, case-hardened and precision ground while steel cross is forged and carburized heat treated for strength and durability
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL GM 7 1/2″ 28 SPLINE
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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14066913)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$2.49


Product Features:
  • RING GEAR BOLT 8.5″ 7.5″ 7/16 X 20 LEFT HAND
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26015)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles

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$859.99
The Yukon Dura Grip provides aggressive yet smooth traction to give you the confidence & performance you need. Get longer life and better traction with the heavy duty Yukon Dura Grip Positraction. The Yukon Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 internals for added strength along with composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable and many offer upgrades to increase aggressiveness for racing applications. Each unit carries a one year warranty against defects. This unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 spline axles
  • 2.73 ratio and up only
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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National – Bearings (Part No.208-LO)

Bearings

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$49.49
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Cross Pin (0.795" Diameter) For 8.5" GM – Fits Some Eaton Positractions (Part No.33401)

Standard Open Cross Pin (0.795" Diameter) For 8.5" GM - Fits Some Eaton Positractions

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$49.99
Standard open cross pin (0.795″ diameter) for 8.5″ GM. fits some Eaton positractions.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ diameter
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Bare Case For GM 8.5" & 8.6" Dura Grip (Part No.20107)

Replacement Bare Case For GM 8.5" & 8.6" Dura Grip

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$386.99
Replacement bare case for GM 8.5″ & 8.6″ Yukon Dura Grip. Fits both 28 & 30 spline applications. This carrier case is for a Yukon Dura Grip ONLY. It is NOT a replacement carrier for a stock positraction.

Product Features:
  • Dura Grip positraction carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits 2.76 and up ratios only
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USA Standard Gear – 8.5" Oldsmobile 31Spline 12 Bolt (Factory 3.08 Or 3.23, Or Richmond Gear Ring & Pinions) (Part No.59006)

8.5" Oldsmobile 31Spline 12 Bolt (Factory 3.08 Or 3.23, Or Richmond Gear Ring & Pinions)

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$1020.00
8.5″ Oldsmobile 31spline 12 bolt (factory 3.08 or 3.23, or Richmond gear ring & pinions).

Product Features:
  • Positraction
  • Fits 8.5″ Oldsmobile
  • 12 bolt design
  • 31 spline
  • OEM 3.08 and 3.23 gear sets only
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Yukon Gear – Adapter Sleeve Fro GM 7.2", 7.625" & 8.0" Yokes To Use Triple Lip Pinion Seal (Part No.41210)

Adapter Sleeve Fro GM 7.2", 7.625" & 8.0" Yokes To Use Triple Lip Pinion Seal

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Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly replacement outer stub for D44 ’87-’94 Wrangler with a length of 8.31″ and 27 splines. Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly axles provide up to 50% increased strength over stock axles for use in extreme performance applications with large tires and high horsepower. Yukon’s 4340 axles are manufactured using the latest technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life. Limited Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and axle breakage for as long as you own the vehicle. This warranty is not transferable to another party. “No Questions Asked” replacement for first warranty return, however Yukon reserves the right to either replace axle or refund original purchase price after the first warranty claim. Yukon (through Randy’s ring & pinion) makes final determination on warranty considerations.

Product Features:
  • 27 spline
  • 8.31″ long
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 in 1987-1994 Wrangler
  • Outer stub
  • 5-760X U-joint size
  • 4340 Chromoly
  • For WARN hub conversion only
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM

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Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.5″
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.8835S)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$10.99
National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56072)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$883.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to one ton applications including Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
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Driveworks – Axle Repair Bearing (Part No.S-RP-6408)

Axle Repair Bearing

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$24.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Dorman – Help – Axle Shaft Lock Assortment (Part No.81050)

Axle Shaft Lock Assortment

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$6.49
This drive axle shaft lock C-clip is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this drive axle shaft lock C-clip matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this clip is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.5200)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$12.99
National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For ’80-’88 8.5" GM Caprice And Impala (Part No.21426)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle For '80-'88 8.5" GM Caprice And Impala

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$213.99
Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for ’80-’88 8.5″ GM Caprice and Impala with a length of 30-7/16″ inches and 28 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • 28 spline
  • 30 7/16″ long
  • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1980-1988 Caprice and Impala
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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.GM10-342A)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$235.99


Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 3.42A MG FRT/REAR
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Spicer – Universal Joint (Part No.5-178X)

Universal Joint

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$42.99
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles.
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Yukon Gear – C/Clip For GM 7.5", 7.6" & 8" (Part No.33082)

C/Clip For GM 7.5", 7.6" & 8"

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$14.99
Product Features:
  • c-clip for GM 7.5″, 7.625″ and 8.0″
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1981 Pontiac Catalina Drivetrains

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“Exact fit , price was good”
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“Fit like it should no issues”
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Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”