[C2] Drive train
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Racer
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Drive train
Howdy folks, I plan to pull my diff. and trans and rebuild them. Also replace the u joints in the axles and drive shaft and balance, clutch if necessary. My question is what order should I pull it apart? I have a 4 post lift that I can use, but the whole job needs pretty quickly, its not my lift!
Le Mans Master
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
I would remove the half shafts and drive shaft first. The rest really makes no difference. I would drop the differential crossmember as a unit. Depending upon your exhaust configuration, you may need to drop the pipes as well. I find it easier to drop the exhaust so the tail of the engine can be lowered to better access the bell housing and shifter linkage for transmission removal. Don't forget to remove the distributor cap. Jerry
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Racer
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Sounds like a plan. I think that i will pull the entire exhaust. It is welded, but fairly new. Hopefully it will separate well and I can get it out without wrecking it. Do you think it is worth pulling out the distributor completely? Im a little nervous about it contacting the firewall. Thanks
Le Mans Master
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No reason to pull the distributor, just the cap and the shielding if it's still on the engine. The motor mounts will stop the distributor from going too far back and hitting the firewall. Jerry
