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Old Feb 11, 2023 | 03:03 PM
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1983 axle shaft removal.
Hi I'm trying to pull the axle shafts so I can replace the bearings. Is there clips or a retainer in the differencial. I'm pulling on it but it's not going anywhere
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Old Feb 11, 2023 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Anderssc
Hi I'm trying to pull the axle shafts so I can replace the bearings. Is there clips or a retainer in the differencial. I'm pulling on it but it's not going anywhere
no clip. Did you remove the bearing retainer?
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if u removed the 4 bolts of the retaining plate, the axle should just slide out. although, the outer bearings do tend to get stuck in the ends of the axle tubes. axle/dent pullers usually work well for this.
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Originally Posted by ATC529R
no clip. Did you remove the bearing retainer?
yes, I finally got it out with a slide hammer
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Old Feb 13, 2023 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rxtasy3
if u removed the 4 bolts of the retaining plate, the axle should just slide out. although, the outer bearings do tend to get stuck in the ends of the axle tubes. axle/dent pullers usually work well for this.
thank you I finally got it out with a slide hammer
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excellent!

also, if u would like to take the time, u could start a build thread here:

https://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-293/
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