After looking at this write up a little longer I think I can see that these stub axles are most likely held in to the diff with a snap ring. This would make me have to open up the diff to remove them. Am I right? I don't think it's possible to pound out the pressed in studs with a hammer. Without first removing the the stub axles from the diff. I wouldn't want to try it anyway.

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Well I'm dumb but I'm not stupid. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I looked at the FSM and it shows the stub axles are held in with a snap ring. I'm going to try it first with the spare front diff I have on the bench. Go get the studs pressed out or maybe a BFH <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> if I'm feelin cocky. And get the hardware I'll need to bolt it all back together.
I still have to get the stripped allen bolts out of the hub cover first and for that I'll use this [Linked Image]
Keep the great ideas comming and I'll post updates as I go. Thanks again everyone <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

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Stub axles are not...NOT...held in with a snap ring. They can be pried out without opening the diff. If all you want to do is remove the studs you don't even have to remove the stub axles. Just get a 5# sledge and go at them. Some have suggested reusing the studs as bolts by grinding off the splines. If you plan on doing this keep the nut on the end of the stud so you won't damage the threads with the hammer.

Last edited by thefreqofnature; 12/20/06 02:29 AM.

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