getting out the eclip

canoeman1972 · 10-06-2009, 10:48 AM

Have to change the u joints in dana 28. What is the secret to gettting out the e-clip out of the passenger stub axle. I dissamled one on a parts truck and wow I could not figure out how to do it while the pumpkin was on the jack. Had to do some very creative wrestling to get pumpkin and axle out and onto the ground and even on the bench it was a pain to get out the eclip
I have to now do it on my daily driver truck any tips for this part of the surgery are appreciated

I plan to do the eclip elimantor when resassembling

I must be missing something simple and the first ones always take the longest

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 10-07-2009, 12:32 AM

Nothing special to it. I just use a hooked pick to pull it off of the groove in the end of the axle shaft.

Nhaz · 10-07-2009, 08:16 AM

Just grab it with a pair of needle nose.

canoeman1972 · 10-08-2009, 08:45 PM

My problem is getting my arm inside to find and feel the eclip does not seem to be much room to get into there
do you drop the pumpkin to the ground before pulling the eclip?

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 10-08-2009, 10:26 PM

Yes.

10-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
canoeman1972 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	getting out the eclip Have to change the u joints in dana 28. What is the secret to gettting out the e-clip out of the passenger stub axle. I dissamled one on a parts truck and wow I could not figure out how to do it while the pumpkin was on the jack. Had to do some very creative wrestling to get pumpkin and axle out and onto the ground and even on the bench it was a pain to get out the eclip I have to now do it on my daily driver truck any tips for this part of the surgery are appreciated I plan to do the eclip elimantor when resassembling I must be missing something simple and the first ones always take the longest
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10-07-2009, 12:32 AM	#2
Sasquatch_Ryda Coast Mountain Crawlers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Year: 1991/1997/2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Ranger/SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L/3.0L/6.4L Class: 4x4 Used For: Play toy/Daily Driver/Grocery Getter Posts: 7,470 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Nothing special to it. I just use a hooked pick to pull it off of the groove in the end of the axle shaft. __________________ http://www.coastmountaincrawlers.com 1991 Ranger - one tons, 3 link, air shocks and 40's 1997 Ranger - reg cab flare side, 3.0L, M5OD-R1, 4x4, 4.56 gears, 6" lift, 33" MT's. 2008 F350 - 6.4L Powerstoke Diesel, 35x12.50R18 Procomp Xtreem AT's on 18x9 Incubus Crushers, AFE DPF/DOC Delete pipe, H&S XRT Pro tuner, AFE Stage 2 intake 1967 Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, pretty much stock
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10-07-2009, 08:16 AM	#3
Nhaz Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Great White North, Ottawa, Canada Year: 1998 and a few Make: Ranger+Ranger+E Model: XLT + XL Engine: 4.0 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: 2500+ kilometers a month Posts: 882 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Just grab it with a pair of needle nose. __________________ Damage to the Mercedes that cut me off. front end Gone : cost $8000+ Damage to my truck ..my tire bead. Cost. $20 to pull the tire off and reseat it. it was leaking air
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10-08-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
canoeman1972 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	My problem is getting my arm inside to find and feel the eclip does not seem to be much room to get into there do you drop the pumpkin to the ground before pulling the eclip?
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10-08-2009, 10:26 PM	#5
Sasquatch_Ryda Coast Mountain Crawlers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Year: 1991/1997/2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Ranger/SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L/3.0L/6.4L Class: 4x4 Used For: Play toy/Daily Driver/Grocery Getter Posts: 7,470 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Yes. __________________ http://www.coastmountaincrawlers.com 1991 Ranger - one tons, 3 link, air shocks and 40's 1997 Ranger - reg cab flare side, 3.0L, M5OD-R1, 4x4, 4.56 gears, 6" lift, 33" MT's. 2008 F350 - 6.4L Powerstoke Diesel, 35x12.50R18 Procomp Xtreem AT's on 18x9 Incubus Crushers, AFE DPF/DOC Delete pipe, H&S XRT Pro tuner, AFE Stage 2 intake 1967 Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, pretty much stock
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