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Easiest way to get the driveshaft and halfshafts off the diff

Posted October 4, 200618 yr

Hey guys, I just have a quick question. What is the easiest way to diconnect the halfshafts and driveshaft so I can replace my diff unit? What are the best tools to use? If there is a way to cheat so i can dimantle as little as possible, that would be great. Im just swapping my existing differential with a new one.

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October 4, 200618 yr

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In the following order:

Disconnect driveshaft from pinion. (4 bolts)

Disconnect each halfshaft from the diff. (4 bolts each side)

Remove nuts holding rear of diff to moustache bar. (2 nuts)

Support diff with jack or similar.

Remove front diff crossmember. (4 bolts)

Lower diff and unbolt front mount from crossmember.

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October 4, 200618 yr

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I just got done taking out and reinstalling my halfshafts. On the exhaust side, there is just enough room to squeeze a wrench in there, and there are certain points where you can wrench perfectly. Take the pinion side out so its easier to move around.

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October 16, 200618 yr

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comment_186056

Thanks all for the input. Got the new one in and the old one out. I posted a few pics so you can see what I did to the old one. That little metal shaft thingy is busted. Idk what its called or what all else is broken, but it doesn't turn very smooth at all.