Jim,
I did the same job last night following the steps outlined in Bentley's.
The only problem I had was to move the upper
spring for the brake to get at the nut. Once the 4 bolts are removed from
the differential, the inner
portion of the axle SHOULD be free and rotate around the axis of the inner
u-joint. Did you remove all (4)
the bolts? I'd find out where it is binding --- it's either at the
differential or at the wheel housing. If the inner axle
does not separate from the differential, then spray some penetrating oil
there....wait....and tap gently with a rubber
mallet.
Jeff N.
'72 TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: "james mc arthur" <jrmcarthur@verizon.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:56 PM
Subject: [TR] rear axle removal
> Hello to all! I am attempting to disassemble the rear end components
in
> order to install new bushings, the tube shock conversion, and the new
> u-joints. I have removed the 6 nuts (and in some cases, the studs as
well )
> that attach to the backing plate, and the 4 nuts and bolts that join the
> differential and axle flanges. I take it that the Bentley's "slide the
> assembly out" is an understatement. The assembly will NOT budge. Have I
> missed other attachment points? Is there a means to separate the assembly
> that I am unaware of? I thought that I would seek the collective wisdom
> before I make up a bracket and attempt to remove the axle assembly with a
> slide hammer. Any and all thoughts are appreciated; I can be reached at
> jrmcarthur@verizon.net. Thanks to all!!......Jim McArthur....1974 TR6
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