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Removing diff + axles together - led-panzer - 05-18-2014
Is it possible to remove the diff and axles together as one unit?
My axles in the 84 are shot, in the 85 are almost new, plus I could have the 2.88 out of it. I'm trying to make the swap as easy as possible.
RE: Removing diff + axles together - lgreeley83 - 05-18-2014
I don't see why not. Get the axle out of the hubs first and than they just hang there.
But. If you haven't inspected your dif lately it could benefit you in opening it up. Once it is open the axle is just a retaining clip away from being removed. Then maybe also take the time to throw some new seals it it.
RE: Removing diff + axles together - mbz123 - 05-19-2014
(05-18-2014, 05:30 PM)led-panzer Is it possible to remove the diff and axles together as one unit?...I'm trying to make the swap as easy as possible.
Absolutely possible. Probably equivalent on the easy scale to just the axles. If you're wanting to avoid dealing with fluids, the whole shebang is the way to go.
MBZ123
RE: Removing diff + axles together - led-panzer - 05-19-2014
Thanks guys. Going to give it a shot soon. Greely - the one in the 85 has axles and axle seals that are about a year old and maybe 2,000 miles on them. Which is why I'm reluctant to take it apart.
RE: Removing diff + axles together - uberwasser - 05-19-2014
(05-18-2014, 08:53 PM)lgreeley83 I don't see why not. Get the axle out of the hubs first and than they just hang there.
But. If you haven't inspected your dif lately it could benefit you in opening it up. Once it is open the axle is just a retaining clip away from being removed. Then maybe also take the time to throw some new seals it it.
Just be aware that letting the axles hang can cause the cans to split open or otherwise be damaged. Best to support them during removal and storage so they don't hang by their own weight. Treat them like you could brake calipers - same idea, you don't want those hanging by their hose.