Mikey von
1/2 ton status
I need to know how to remove the axel shaft to get the drum backing plate off.
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14 bolt disc brake swap - need help
- Thread starter Mikey von
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Take the diff cover off, push the axle(s) inward towards the carrier, rotate carrier until you can see the ends of the axleshafts and that the c-clips are clear of the side gears, remove c-clip from axleshaft ends, pull axleshafts out, being careful with the axle seals.
Mikey von
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i am unable to push the axle shafts inward.
i will go take a picture right now.
i will go take a picture right now.
remove the 8 bolts in the center of the hub, then the axle will slide out.
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
gotlabs, it is a semi float axle.
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
here are pics of my diff. I can see the C clips, but I cannot slide the axle in to remove the clips.
You need to remove the center pin. It is held by 1 small bolt. push axles in and remove the C clips.
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
frankin5, thanks that is what I thought.
new problem - what size is that stupid bolt? 3/8's is too small 7/16's is too big. 9mm too small and 10mm is just too big. I guess it could be 13/32's, but of course I do not have that socket.
new problem - what size is that stupid bolt? 3/8's is too small 7/16's is too big. 9mm too small and 10mm is just too big. I guess it could be 13/32's, but of course I do not have that socket.
do you have a set of boxed end wrenches that are 12 point. it is either the 3/8 or the 10. its been awhile
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
i will be back at it tomorrow after work. I will check then. thanks again!
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
Need more help
after fighting the flu for the day and a half, i am at it. The bolt is definately 10mm, but i still can not get it out. I only have a 10 mm socket and a 10mm open ended wrench. Both slip on the nut if a lot of pressure is applied.
I do not want to do damage (or do more damage) to the nut. It is super tight does not seem to want to come loose. I am going to run up to napa and see if they have a 10 mm closed wrench. Can i apply heat to help get it out?
any help? I am stuck!
after fighting the flu for the day and a half, i am at it. The bolt is definately 10mm, but i still can not get it out. I only have a 10 mm socket and a 10mm open ended wrench. Both slip on the nut if a lot of pressure is applied.
I do not want to do damage (or do more damage) to the nut. It is super tight does not seem to want to come loose. I am going to run up to napa and see if they have a 10 mm closed wrench. Can i apply heat to help get it out?
any help? I am stuck!
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
ohh yeah, just to be sure, in my pictures on the 1st page, it is the small nut towards the bottom correct?
pauly383
Daddy383
They can be stubborn , but usually a little nudge with a box end wrench in a tube as a breaker will do the trick .
Heat could help , but you have to get all that gear fluid totally cleaned out if you don't want to smell the fumes when you apply the torch .
They used weird size bolts on all the axles . One of my axles takes a 5/16 inch wrench , I cringe everytime I start to turn it .
Heat could help , but you have to get all that gear fluid totally cleaned out if you don't want to smell the fumes when you apply the torch .
They used weird size bolts on all the axles . One of my axles takes a 5/16 inch wrench , I cringe everytime I start to turn it .
Smack the end of the bolt with a hammer it will help loosen the bolt.
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
well hell! i picked up a 10mm combo wrench and then smacked it with a hammer. I tried it with and without a breaker bar.
the f'ing thing is now stripped. The wrench just turns around it.
wtf do i do now???? Can I use a cutoff wheel and cut the damn thing out? Do i have to remove the diff?
little help here!
the f'ing thing is now stripped. The wrench just turns around it.
wtf do i do now???? Can I use a cutoff wheel and cut the damn thing out? Do i have to remove the diff?
little help here!
Weld a nut onto the stripped bolt and remove. Then you must find another special bolt to replace it with.
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
any other ideas? 
i am trying to locate a friend with a welder. I do not have one.
I have been thinking of going with a lockrite or noslip, but I am guessing I still need to get this off to put the locker in, correct?
this friggin sucks. my truck is not a dd, but I need it for hauling crap for my house build.
i am trying to locate a friend with a welder. I do not have one. I have been thinking of going with a lockrite or noslip, but I am guessing I still need to get this off to put the locker in, correct?
this friggin sucks. my truck is not a dd, but I need it for hauling crap for my house build.
broncoman6524
1/2 ton status
I've always hated C-clip axles for this...
When my 10 bolt's bolt broke, i used a drill and and easy out to get it out...Of course this was after the bolt had snapped. Have you tried a pair of vice grips? Smaller wrench that was beat on with a hammer?
And what reaally sucks is you cant pull anything out, until that bolt and center pin comes out
When my 10 bolt's bolt broke, i used a drill and and easy out to get it out...Of course this was after the bolt had snapped. Have you tried a pair of vice grips? Smaller wrench that was beat on with a hammer?
And what reaally sucks is you cant pull anything out, until that bolt and center pin comes out
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
i am officially f'ing frusterated right now. i am ready to throw the whole f'ing thing on th burn pile.
It the head of the bolt is already strip out I would get the largest pair of visegrips I could get in there and clap them down as hard as I could. You can't damage any more then it is now.
If that fails then welding on a nut would seem the next best option.
If that fails then welding on a nut would seem the next best option.
