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How to get the "C" clip out of the 8.8 rear end?


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Hi All
How does the "C"clip come out when the "S" spring is in the way?
I have the axle pushed in all the way but the thickness of the "S" spring is in the way.
Does the "S" spring have to be removed?
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Yeah, you have to get it out of the way. It has been many moons since I have been in there but I think you have to pull the clutches out too.
 
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From what I remember, the S clip will just slide out... you may have to use a pry bar to get it compressed and past the ring gear. Getting it back in is a challenge too, I get them started and use a rubber mallet to hammer it back in.
 
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Be aware if the side gears are off a tooth it will not go in, so don't get too crazy with it. It will look like it will go but it will not... or so I have heard.

If everything is right it shouldn't fight too bad.
 
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