You don't have to pull the axle to swap the diff. You would need to remove
the wheels and pull the half shafts out just sufficient for he inner ends to
disengage from the diff. Undo the the rear prop shaft connection and the
ring of nuts around the diff to axle casing. Swap out the diff complete.
Drain and refill the oil at the appropriate stages!
Probably need a new gasket but you can make one from thick paper.
Or swap the complete rear axle unit.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Dave Carpenter" <d.carpenter7 at verizon.net>
To: "spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 5:50 AM
Subject: Engine in
> OK, so it took all afternoon, I was being carefull not to scratch any
> paint or bump anything. Besides, I had to put the head on first and then
> a lifter had poped out and I had to pull the cover and find the gasket
> in a box in the basement. Still have to hook up a few small things. Then
> change the diff if it comes apart easy enough. Should be able to fire it
> up tomorrow and maybe take a drive Sunday, supposed to be near 80 degrees!
>
> Any words of wisdom on pulling the axles and swapping the diff?
>
>
> Thanks again
> Dave & Bobbie
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