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Old Jan 9, 2021 | 02:10 PM
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How much do I have to remove to get the halfshaft off? Is it ok to just unbolt the shaft or do I have to disassemble the leafspring and camber bar first? Thanks a lot
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If I remember correctly with the trailing arm hanging you can take the u bolts off the differential u joint then push the half shaft upward to get it to disconnect there, then you will have the room and for ease of disassembly at the wheel hub,
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That was quick, thank you, I’ll try that tomorrow morning.
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Pretty sure manual says to extend strut to get out..i did not..comes right out.. neutral spin wheels to get to bolts done..at least on 79

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...anual-l82.html
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1969 factory Chassis Service Manual states in summary after removing inner and outer bolts, pry the outter end off the wheel axle shaft flange. No mention of doing anything to strut rods.
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