Re: Rear axle

["mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>]

"Were there manufacturing tolerances great enough that sometimes the
 tool was not required? "

Not that so much, but wear does take place on the bearings holding the diff
carrier in place and this reduces the preload on them, sometimes to an
extent that allows the assembly to be removed without stretching the case.

Ian f