Differential carrier bushing replacement
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Cruising
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Differential carrier bushing replacement
Hi, I am in the process of changing the differential carrier bushing on my 1980 L-82. The bolt is stripped, however I can cut it off with a sawzall. My problem is how in the heck do you get to the bolt above as there seems to be a clearance problem, and my hands are not as skinny as they use to be (not is the rest of me). Do I need to drop the exhaust and or driveshaft. I would appreciate any advice. Sincerely, Dan
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From: Warrenville IL
Not sure this will translate exactly on your '80 but on my '75 auto I pulled the drive shaft to get clearance. Remove the bolts from the transmission yoke and then from the front of the differential. Put the car in neutral so you can rotate the drive shaft freely to get to the bolts. Once it is out of the way you have plenty of clearance to get at the front carrier bushings and bolts.
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From: Port St. Lucie Florida
I had to replace mine over the winter , I was able to tilt the rear end down using a large pry bar ,, be careful !! The new bushing is alot thicker ,, to manover into place but can be done ...
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Not sure this will translate exactly on your '80 but on my '75 auto I pulled the drive shaft to get clearance. Remove the bolts from the transmission yoke and then from the front of the differential. Put the car in neutral so you can rotate the drive shaft freely to get to the bolts. Once it is out of the way you have plenty of clearance to get at the front carrier bushings and bolts.
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Hi, I just read your message. Were you able to tilt the rear end down after the original bolt was removed? Thanks for your help!
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