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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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To replace the side cover O ring do you need to remove the transverse spring ? Muffler assembly?. Do you really need a slide hammer to get the shaft out or could a yank do the job. Any experiences and advise is greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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1)no
2)yes
3)no
You will see a round hole in the bottom of the rear subframe.This hole is used to slide a long prybar through for leverage to pop the axle shaft out :yesnod: Man,I think that I gave another one of my tricks away :p:


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Thanks!..Do you have any other tips, or tricks?? Appreciate your advice..
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Man,I think that I gave another one of my tricks away
hot damn... what else are you keeping from us? :)
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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Thanks!..Do you have any other tips, or tricks?? Appreciate your advice..
Add a bead of anerobic sealer (not silicone) in addition to the new o-ring on the side cover mating surface,or it will leak again :yesnod:
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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C-5 TECH is DA' MAN! :cheers:
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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I love secrets... :yesnod: :smash:

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