mjleg
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I just did this on my truck. No big deal. If you have to do this send me a msg for more help if you need it
Easy stuff though.
Loosen the lugs on the back two wheels.
Jack up the back end and put the axles on stands so both rear wheels are hanging.
Remove rear wheels
Pull off the drums
Put a pan under the rear differential and crack open the differential by removing the 10 bolts
Take a look inside
There is a pin which is about half inch solid steel. Remove it.
Push both sides of the axles where your wheels came off as far as they'll go
Go back to your differential. You will see two heavy "C" clips which hold the axles in. slide them off
Go back and pull out each of your axles.
Pry out the seals.
Clean up the area and put in the new ones.
Rebuild. Once you put the axles in, push them all the way in and you will have to slide the "C" clips on. Then pull them out and they will go into a collar which hold them on. Then when you put the pin back, they can't slide around.
Put in fluid. Don't worry about a special pumps or w/e. They gear oil will have a pointy end that will work enough to fill the rear end once you put the cover back on.
Also, put a little of that gasket maker **** around the rear seals to help seal it up. Sometimes, the axles get a rut worn into them from normal wear and tear, so the gasket maker stuff helps.
Put a new gasket on your diff and check your brakes.
Easy stuff though.
Loosen the lugs on the back two wheels.
Jack up the back end and put the axles on stands so both rear wheels are hanging.
Remove rear wheels
Pull off the drums
Put a pan under the rear differential and crack open the differential by removing the 10 bolts
Take a look inside
There is a pin which is about half inch solid steel. Remove it.
Push both sides of the axles where your wheels came off as far as they'll go
Go back to your differential. You will see two heavy "C" clips which hold the axles in. slide them off
Go back and pull out each of your axles.
Pry out the seals.
Clean up the area and put in the new ones.
Rebuild. Once you put the axles in, push them all the way in and you will have to slide the "C" clips on. Then pull them out and they will go into a collar which hold them on. Then when you put the pin back, they can't slide around.
Put in fluid. Don't worry about a special pumps or w/e. They gear oil will have a pointy end that will work enough to fill the rear end once you put the cover back on.
Also, put a little of that gasket maker **** around the rear seals to help seal it up. Sometimes, the axles get a rut worn into them from normal wear and tear, so the gasket maker stuff helps.
Put a new gasket on your diff and check your brakes.