HVAC_Rat
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Do I have to bust the u-joint at the knuckle to remove the axle shaft?
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The short one pulls out It is held in with a circlip, like a CV joint. The long one can be pulled apart at the boot without breaking anything.
The short one pulls out It is held in with a circlip, like a CV joint. The long one can be pulled apart at the boot without breaking anything.
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I guess I should say that I replaced the bronco front end with a Dana 35 out of a 1993 explorer. Does this change anything?
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Nope. Same thing, just bigger parts.
You have to take the spindle off the knuckle. That can be a bastard without the adapter and a slide hammer. 6 15mm nuts and a lot of rust hold them to the knuckle.
You have to take the spindle off the knuckle. That can be a bastard without the adapter and a slide hammer. 6 15mm nuts and a lot of rust hold them to the knuckle.
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Cool, does it have to go back in the exact position it comes out in?
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The short one doesn't matter, I think the long shaft has an odd-ball spline. The spindles can go on however they will fit.
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Thanx
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