Has anyone ever taken a rear-end apart?

Rico · 02-09-2009, 06:57 PM

I have a ford 9in and I can't seem to yank the axles out. How hard should it be?

I've already taken the four axleshaft retaining nuts behind the flange off through the hole.

dennis461 · 02-09-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

I have a ford 9in and I can't seem to yank the axles out. How hard should it be?

I've already taken the four axleshaft retaining nuts behind the flange off through the hole.

You might need a puller of some sort, slide hammer.
Most likely the races are rusted in.

**baddis** · 02-09-2009, 07:12 PM

smack the center of the axle with a large hammer and be careful not to hit the studs

**bobbywalter** · 02-09-2009, 07:32 PM

yeah...i have taken alot of em apart.....with the engine

Kdawg532 · 02-09-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbywalter

yeah...i have taken alot of em apart.....with the engine

JunkYardRanger · 02-10-2009, 07:39 PM

did u remove the c clips??????????

**Sunk** · 02-10-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkYardRanger

did u remove the c clips??????????

The 9" is a non c-clip axle.

Rico · 02-10-2009, 08:05 PM

I got it all buttoned up today and all filled with new fluid.

Thank you for the hammer trick. After that it came right out. It probably was the rust.

Also I didn't remove the brass washers for the center chunk which was necessary after all. It just wouldn't come out with the washers on.

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Rico Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Posts: 171 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Has anyone ever taken a rear-end apart? I have a ford 9in and I can't seem to yank the axles out. How hard should it be? I've already taken the four axleshaft retaining nuts behind the flange off through the hole. __________________
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baddis Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Avon,il Year: 1997 Make: ford Model: explorer Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: dd and having fun Posts: 1,180 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	smack the center of the axle with a large hammer and be careful not to hit the studs __________________ Joined: 24-July 04 Member No.: 43 IF IT ISN'T BROKE I HAVEN'T TRIED
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JunkYardRanger Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando Fl Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: MUD MUD AND MORE MUD!! Posts: 209 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (2)	did u remove the c clips?????????? __________________ Built Ford Tuff with Junk yard Stuff Rice Crispies ... because when you pour beer on them, they go "Snap Crackle Burb"
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Rico Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Posts: 171 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	I got it all buttoned up today and all filled with new fluid. Thank you for the hammer trick. After that it came right out. It probably was the rust. Also I didn't remove the brass washers for the center chunk which was necessary after all. It just wouldn't come out with the washers on. __________________
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