 axle install, got any tips? |
 May 22, 2006 - 3:58 PM
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so, im probably not a great mechanic but i was able to pull my axle , basically the snap ring wasent locked into place when my stepdad refurbished my old axle(hes a mechanic lol)... so i took matters into my own hands and removed the broken axle, tomorrow my new axle will be here... i got the putting it back in down,
my question is. any tips or things i need to do before i install the new axle? do i need to grease/lube any thing? thanks in advance Willy -------------------- Willy //2o9// California |
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May 22, 2006 - 8:54 PM
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Put some grease around the part of the axle that goes into the tranny so that it doesn't damage the seal, other than that, make sure the snap ring snaps into place... and remember to refill the tranny afterwards
 Have fun. -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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May 23, 2006 - 8:20 PM
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QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ May 22, 2006 - 8:54 PM) [snapback]436838[/snapback] Put some grease around the part of the axle that goes into the tranny so that it doesn't damage the seal, other than that, make sure the snap ring snaps into place... and remember to refill the tranny afterwards Have fun. -Doc hey doc, im having some trouble getting the axle to go in, it goes in like an 8th of inch and stops, it will not go in any further its my driverside axle, im stuck ive been at this for like 5 hours, can u help me out? is their a trick to making it go in the rest of the way? -------------------- Willy //2o9// California |
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Willy2o9 axle install May 22, 2006 - 3:58 PM
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