7.5 c-clip "u-washer"

[jsfordboy02]

Is there a trick to removing the c-clip "u-washer" from the end of the axle shaft, in the spider gears. Or do I just have to work it off with a punch or screwdriver?

 

[jimmyk]

Did you take the pinion pin out first? Then all you need to do is push the axle in and the clip should just about fall out.

 

[Ranger44]

If you can't get to the c-clips, you may not have the carrier pin out yet. It's the solid pin that runs right in between the spider gears. There is a small bolt holding it in. Remove it and the pin will slide right out with liitle help. Then push the axle shafts in a little and push the c-clips off. Then you'll be able to pull the shafts out.

 

[jsfordboy02]

yep, that was the problem, I should have known better
thanks

 

[Ranger44]

Happens....

Made the same mistake the first time I took an axle apart.