question about diff crossmember removal
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Virginia USA
The easiest and safest way to remove the crossmember is to leave the bolts partially threaded in and use a gear puller or pitman arm puller.
Mount the puller so that the foot of the threaded rod is on the head of the bolt and the clamp arms are hooked on the lip/edge of the crossmember.
Turn the threaded rod like the puller is normally used and the crossmember will pop right off, one side at a time.
Mount the puller so that the foot of the threaded rod is on the head of the bolt and the clamp arms are hooked on the lip/edge of the crossmember.
Turn the threaded rod like the puller is normally used and the crossmember will pop right off, one side at a time.
Thats what I did. I did have my floor jack under the diff with a block of wood on it just in case. I also soaked down the bushing with PB Blaster overnight before starting. Came right out.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: ElP TX
Just replaced mine about a week ago.
Got a pair off Ebay for $100.
New Reproductions.
Seller claims same materials as OEM.
I bought and used them-very happy with them.
Look and feel the same as OEM.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190197383190
current auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...3286.m20.l1116
Got a pair off Ebay for $100.
New Reproductions.
Seller claims same materials as OEM.
I bought and used them-very happy with them.
Look and feel the same as OEM.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190197383190
current auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...3286.m20.l1116
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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bolts are loose and ready to come out.
i gave the socket wrench to my dad, and a couple whacks later they popped loose and started coming out.
i of course say this was merely coincidence after i soaked them with pb blaster for the last few days.
anyways, the diff comes out this weekend, hopefully. that front diff bolt looks like its pretty well rusted.
i gave the socket wrench to my dad, and a couple whacks later they popped loose and started coming out.
i of course say this was merely coincidence after i soaked them with pb blaster for the last few days.
anyways, the diff comes out this weekend, hopefully. that front diff bolt looks like its pretty well rusted.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Formerly DFW Missing Texas Now in NJ
When I did it I made a wood "platform" that I put on top of a transmission jack and strapped it to the diff so it hung about 3 inches in the air. I also left the bolts threaded in about half way. I used a 3 foot pry bar and really had to crank on the puppy. Make sure the car is on solid ground with very good jack stands. The trick for me was to "twist" the pry bar. When it comes loose it will come loose fast with a pop.
