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1. Any tips on getting the outer joint off? Im squeezing the C clip and using a hammer to hit it but its not coming off
2. I read an instruction to remove the side cover from the diff, and then install seal.... Is this necessary? Can I just pull the seal out and tap new one on? I was going to pull the splined shaft out of diff and pull seal out..
You need to pop off that snap ring. It's sitting in a little recess. Just get it slightly off that recess and have the CV joint turned sideways and keep giving it good wacks with a rubber mallet and it will come off.
I cut 1 side of the snap ring and removed/pulled the ring out the other side. Just expanding the ring and hitting it really won't do anything. When reinstalling, you'll need a new ring. I just had both sides removed this week and what a pain....
I found it easier to do the front inner boot at the same time. The front inner is easier to disassemble and then you don't have to mess with this joint / clip. Might as well 2 new boots at the same time anyway.
So smart to cut the C-Clip, I would definitely do it this way in future..
I know about removing inner boot first, but if outer boot tore I couldn’t guarantee debris got in, therefore needs to be disassembled..
Check your diffs!! Its a common problem that the seals leak, and it ends up spraying gear oil everywhere so doesn’t necessarily leak on floor so that you can notice..
10-30-2018, 09:32 PM
Axle Boot & Diff seal
