does anyone have any tips to removing a rear end-such as what bolts to unbolt first or which ones not to take off-i am taking it out so when i find a replacement, it will already be out. thanks for any help
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rear axle removal
- Thread starter SHAWNSTER
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83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
1. Block front tires, Jack truck up and place on secure jackstands
2. Remove rear wheels
3. Unbolt driveshaft from pinion on the axle
4. Remove differential vent tube
5. Remove drums to disconnect parking brake cable from the backing plate
6. Disconnect brake line and associated brackets.Do not disconnect the brakeline until you get ready to take the axle out. You do not want the line to be disconnected for too long as air and moisture will be introduced.
7. Support axle with floor jack or similar
8. Remove shocks from axle (tie them up if gas charged)
9. Remove U-bolt nuts (may need impact or long breaker bar with a cheater, possibly a torch if all else fails)
9. Remove axle.
If I missed anything obvious, someone will correct me I'm sure /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
John
2. Remove rear wheels
3. Unbolt driveshaft from pinion on the axle
4. Remove differential vent tube
5. Remove drums to disconnect parking brake cable from the backing plate
6. Disconnect brake line and associated brackets.Do not disconnect the brakeline until you get ready to take the axle out. You do not want the line to be disconnected for too long as air and moisture will be introduced.
7. Support axle with floor jack or similar
8. Remove shocks from axle (tie them up if gas charged)
9. Remove U-bolt nuts (may need impact or long breaker bar with a cheater, possibly a torch if all else fails)
9. Remove axle.
If I missed anything obvious, someone will correct me I'm sure /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
John
spearchucker
1/2 ton status
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2. Remove rear wheels
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I wouldn't remove the wheels first. I would unbolt everything that is underneath the truck first (driveshaft, shocks, brakeline, vent tube). The brake line can be plugged with a rubber stopper so it's not leaking fluid. I don't like crawling around underneath my truck with it just supported by jackstands. I also toss the tire underneath the frame when it is on jacks, call me paranoid. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
2. Remove rear wheels
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I wouldn't remove the wheels first. I would unbolt everything that is underneath the truck first (driveshaft, shocks, brakeline, vent tube). The brake line can be plugged with a rubber stopper so it's not leaking fluid. I don't like crawling around underneath my truck with it just supported by jackstands. I also toss the tire underneath the frame when it is on jacks, call me paranoid. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Paranoid /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
Its ok.. Sounds like a plan, but I however, being a large American try to keep the crawling around under the truck to a minimum. I can reach alot of stuff from the wheelwell easier than crawling. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
John
Its ok.. Sounds like a plan, but I however, being a large American try to keep the crawling around under the truck to a minimum. I can reach alot of stuff from the wheelwell easier than crawling. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
John
pauly383
Daddy383
Are you replacing the axle with the same type ? Me and my buddy TJ cheated when my 10 bolt came out and 12 bolt went in. We didn't crack open a single brakeline. We unbolted the backing plates, gently removed the brakes and lines from the axle , slid axle out and slid new axle in, bolted up my 10 bolt backing plates ( with brakes attached , hardline and all ) directly to the 12 bolt, even the hold downs on the tubes for hardline matched . Was cheating , but hey, it worked /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
That's what I normally do.. I hate bleeding brakes. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif Cheating is fine when it comes to having to bleed brakes. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
John
John
