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chevychic · 03-29-2003, 07:32 PM

K guys...let's see how quick you all are....

I'm in the process of changing my rear axle seals and bearings. So I have my truck jacked up, tires and drums off, rear diff cover off, locking screw for the pin is removed and my next step is to remove the pin.....the book makes it look really easy but I can't get that thing to budge. Am I supposed to beat it with something? Cuz I'm ready to!!

Help!

chevychic · 03-29-2003, 08:16 PM

Ok....I did some looking around because mine differential didn't look the one in the book. Here's what mine looks like:

This is an eaton posi....Soooo....is the procedure to remove the axles the same?

Thanks!!

**swervin ervin** · 03-29-2003, 08:17 PM

Pushing in on the axles will take off some pressure. You have to do this to get the c clips out anyway. Use a small hammer and punch to peck the pin out.

low 84 · 03-29-2003, 08:29 PM

so you have a factory posi? thats sweet!

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 02:05 AM

Chevychic,i'm totally off the subject,but post a thread on how the guage overlays are coming along,i'm sure there is alot of people that would like an update on these.Thanx

If Fall Guy only knew how many trucks I wrecked,He'd be proud

apstguy · 03-30-2003, 03:03 AM

Just helped someone do the same thing - wasn't fun. We found metal shavings and broken gears. His axle was toast.

ocbaud · 03-30-2003, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by low 84
so you have a factory posi? thats sweet!

eatons wherent factory

chevychic · 03-30-2003, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by twistedmetal
Chevychic,i'm totally off the subject,but post a thread on how the guage overlays are coming along,i'm sure there is alot of people that would like an update on these.Thanx

If Fall Guy only knew how many trucks I wrecked,He'd be proud

I'm actually going to send an e-mail out on Sunday to everyone who has contacted me.

MSL · 03-30-2003, 04:16 AM

I hate doing seals and gears in the rear end. that pin is always a pain in the rear end.lol ya you have to use a hammer and a punch and you have to slide the axles to free up slack to get the c clips out. oh what fun.lol also putting it all back together.

chevychic · 03-30-2003, 04:25 AM

Hey MSL...where in So Oregon are you?

I'm in Medford.
Got a pic of your truck so if I see you around the area I can wave? (can't honk cuz I unhooked my horn)

Oh and welcome to the board!!

MSL · 03-30-2003, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chevychic
Hey MSL...where in So Oregon are you?

I'm in Medford.
Got a pic of your truck so if I see you around the area I can wave? (can't honk cuz I unhooked my horn)

Oh and welcome to the board!!

Hey what do you know i live in Medford too. this is weird i have never joined a messageboard and had anyone in the same area. heres the pics of my truck.

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.h...sword=79634493

chevychic · 03-30-2003, 04:54 AM

Cool!! I'll keep a look out for ya. Nice truck

I've been a member of other forums too and it's hard to find people from this area. There are actually 2 other forum members from this area but they hang out on different boards.

You can check out my truck in my sig. if ya want.

MSL · 03-30-2003, 04:59 AM

Thanks

Ya its hard to find alot of people in this area. With such a intrest like ours.
I checked your site out very good job on the site and truck. you have a really nice truck i see you like purple.

If i see you out and about i will be sure to honk and wave since my horn is hooked up but i still have sign language to others.lol

03-29-2003, 07:32 PM	#1
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Need help quick!! K guys...let's see how quick you all are.... I'm in the process of changing my rear axle seals and bearings. So I have my truck jacked up, tires and drums off, rear diff cover off, locking screw for the pin is removed and my next step is to remove the pin.....the book makes it look really easy but I can't get that thing to budge. Am I supposed to beat it with something? Cuz I'm ready to!! Help! __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

03-29-2003, 08:16 PM	#2
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Ok....I did some looking around because mine differential didn't look the one in the book. Here's what mine looks like: This is an eaton posi....Soooo....is the procedure to remove the axles the same? Thanks!! __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

03-29-2003, 08:17 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Pushing in on the axles will take off some pressure. You have to do this to get the c clips out anyway. Use a small hammer and punch to peck the pin out. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-29-2003, 08:29 PM	#4
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	so you have a factory posi? thats sweet! __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

03-30-2003, 02:05 AM	#5
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Chevychic,i'm totally off the subject,but post a thread on how the guage overlays are coming along,i'm sure there is alot of people that would like an update on these.Thanx If Fall Guy only knew how many trucks I wrecked,He'd be proud __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 03:03 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Just helped someone do the same thing - wasn't fun. We found metal shavings and broken gears. His axle was toast. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-30-2003, 04:16 AM	#9
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	I hate doing seals and gears in the rear end. that pin is always a pain in the rear end.lol ya you have to use a hammer and a punch and you have to slide the axles to free up slack to get the c clips out. oh what fun.lol also putting it all back together.

03-30-2003, 04:25 AM	#10
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Hey MSL...where in So Oregon are you? I'm in Medford. Got a pic of your truck so if I see you around the area I can wave? (can't honk cuz I unhooked my horn) Oh and welcome to the board!! __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

03-30-2003, 04:54 AM	#12
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Cool!! I'll keep a look out for ya. Nice truck I've been a member of other forums too and it's hard to find people from this area. There are actually 2 other forum members from this area but they hang out on different boards. You can check out my truck in my sig. if ya want. __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

03-30-2003, 04:59 AM	#13
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Thanks Ya its hard to find alot of people in this area. With such a intrest like ours. I checked your site out very good job on the site and truck. you have a really nice truck i see you like purple. If i see you out and about i will be sure to honk and wave since my horn is hooked up but i still have sign language to others.lol

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