Revolution Gear & Axle 10-15 Chevrolet Camaro V8 8.6in Ring & Pinion Master Install Kit
The Revolution Gear & Axle 35-2022C is a ring and pinion master install kit for the GM 8.6 in. rear differential in the 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro V8. Fifth generation Camaro SS owners usually land here for one of two reasons: they are swapping in a deeper ratio to wake up the launch and the gearing for drag radials, or the rear end has developed a whine or a clunk and they want every bearing replaced while the cover is off. Either way, the gear set only lives as long as the bearings and setup behind it, and this kit supplies that half of the job.
The Camaro rear is an independent differential: the 8.6 in. ring gear lives in a center section bolted to the cradle, and half-shafts carry power to the wheels. The pinion rides on two tapered bearings with a crush sleeve setting preload, and the carrier rides on its own pair of bearings, with shims setting backlash and carrier preload. Revolution lists this kit with Timken pinion and carrier bearings, pinion shims, carrier shims, a crush sleeve, a pinion seal, ring gear bolts and cover gasket or silicone. Axle seals are not included. That covers every wear part the gear setup touches, so you are not reusing a tired bearing under new gears.
Do not confuse this with the truck kit. Revolution sells the 35-2022 for the 1999-2008 GM 10-bolt 8.6 in. solid rear in pickups and SUVs; the 35-2022C here is the Camaro version. Our GM 8.5 and 8.6 10-bolt kit guide covers the truck axle if that is what you actually have.
Separate driveline noise from the transmission first. Our transmission vs differential noise guide and the acceleration vs coast whine guide lay out the drive tests. With the car on stands and in neutral, spin a rear wheel by hand and listen at the center section for a rough or gritty bearing. Pull the cover and inspect the gear teeth and oil for metal before deciding between a bearing-only refresh and a full regear.
Revolution lists the 35-2022C as fitting the 2010-2015 Camaro V8 with the GM 8.6 in. rear. V6 cars are not on the list. Performance models in this generation did not all share the same driveline parts, as our ZL1 and non-ZL1 axle listings show, so ZL1 owners should confirm their differential before ordering. If you are not sure, send us your year and VIN. For a different bearing brand, we also stock the Yukon overhaul kit for the 2010-up Camaro V8 and the Motive GM 8.6 IRS master bearing kit.
Mark the half-shafts and driveshaft before removal, support the center section and drop it to bench work. Set pinion depth with the shims, then tighten the pinion nut in small steps until rotating preload is in spec; overshooting a crush sleeve means starting again with a new one. Set backlash with the carrier shims and confirm with a marking compound pattern on both drive and coast sides, as covered in our backlash and pinion depth guide. Use new ring gear bolts with thread locker. Fill with GL-5 gear oil, adding friction modifier if your car has a clutch-type limited slip. Revolution recommends a break-in of short cool-down drives, no hard launches or racing for 500 miles, then an oil change. Making more power than stock? The DSS Level 5 right half-shaft and left half-shaft for non-ZL1 SS cars are worth doing while the rear is apart.
| Brand | Revolution Gear & Axle |
| Part number | 35-2022C |
| Fits | Revolution Gear & Axle 10-15 Chevrolet Camaro V8 8.6in Ring & Pinion Master Install Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Chevrolet Camaro V8 (2010-2015) |
| Type | Differential Install Kits |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. The 35-2022C is the install kit only: Timken pinion and carrier bearings, pinion and carrier shims, crush sleeve, pinion seal, ring gear bolts and cover gasket or silicone. Order the gear set in your chosen ratio separately.
No. This is the Camaro version. Revolution sells a different kit, 35-2022, for the 1999-2008 GM 10-bolt 8.6 in. truck axle. The Camaro independent rear uses its own bearing and seal set.
No. Revolution lists axle seals as not included with this kit. Inspect the half-shaft seals at the center section while it is out and replace them if they are weeping.
It is not worth the risk. Old bearings have worn into the old setup, and their play makes pinion depth and preload readings unreliable. New gears on old bearings are a common cause of noise right after a regear.
A GL-5 gear oil in the weight GM specifies for your car, plus friction modifier if the rear has a clutch-type limited slip. Change it after the first 500 miles to flush out break-in wear metal.
