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75 V8LUV

Post subject: C- clip axle removal

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:26 pm

LUVTruck.com Lifer

Joined: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:42 am
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Is there an easy way to remove a c- clip from an axle while its installed in the housing? I was trying to remove the axles from my ford 8.8 rear end but gave up after only trying for a few minutes I had to leave and have not yet had a chance to go out in the garage. I tried using various flat head screw drivers and a small prybar and hammer. Any advice would be greatfull.

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LUVSADRAG

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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:06 pm

Japanese Redneck

Joined: Thu Jul 25, 2002 11:42 am
Posts: 1125
Location: San Diego, California

try pushing the axle in first, remove C clip and then slide axle out. LMK if that works

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75 V8LUV

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Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:51 pm

LUVTruck.com Lifer

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I was kinda going about things in a dumb way. My brother came over popped out the pin that holds the 2 spider gears in place and said ok try it now, and to my amazment they flew off effortlessly. I felt so stupid after he did that but I guess we all have to start somewhere.

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MEPR

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Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:07 pm

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yeah the center pin for the spiders gears also acts as a thrust block. That keeps the axles from coming in any and thus keeps the C-clips in the reces in the carrier to keep them in place.

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