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Sorry as this might have been covered here before.
I am replacing (at least) the two outer front axle u-joints and was debating whether to replace the inner u-joint too while I have the frontend disassembled. I know i need to unbolt the differential from the axle housing but when I looked at the rear of the carrier I see this long bolt on the left side that kind of looks like the differential is "clipped" into. Do I have to remove this bolt or at least loosen it? If so, it looks like a pain, see the links below for pictures.
http://www.pbase.com/roycet4/image/117077779
http://www.pbase.com/roycet4/image/117077782
The outer u-joints are SO rusted I will be taking them to a parts store/machine shop to get them replaced. Also found that one of the spindles was missing the inner grease seal when the needle bearing are..
Thanks
Royce
I am replacing (at least) the two outer front axle u-joints and was debating whether to replace the inner u-joint too while I have the frontend disassembled. I know i need to unbolt the differential from the axle housing but when I looked at the rear of the carrier I see this long bolt on the left side that kind of looks like the differential is "clipped" into. Do I have to remove this bolt or at least loosen it? If so, it looks like a pain, see the links below for pictures.
http://www.pbase.com/roycet4/image/117077779
http://www.pbase.com/roycet4/image/117077782
The outer u-joints are SO rusted I will be taking them to a parts store/machine shop to get them replaced. Also found that one of the spindles was missing the inner grease seal when the needle bearing are..
Thanks
Royce
