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 removing IFS front diff
#788376
02/11/07 04:07 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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Do I need to pull the spindle to remove the halfshafts or will they flex enough to get them past the studs on the diff? I tried pulling them tonight and they really didn't seem to want to clear the studs. Any tips?
If I have to remove the spindle should I start with the upper or the lower arm? Tips?
Also, the Haynes says I need to "pull the side gear shafts from the differential with a slide hammer and adaptor plate." Is this really necessary or is there a workaround?
Thanks folks.
Joa
87 4Runner soon to be getting 5.29s and limited slip
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: fly_it_slow]
#788377
02/11/07 04:15 AM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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J Roll Me Over
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Put the nuts back on the studs, and pound them out.
To remove the stub shafts, just use 2 prybars... Works every time.
"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." - John F. Kennedy
Proud owner of an 88 Montero (with a blown engine).
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: DRTDEVL]
#788378
02/11/07 05:45 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
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Body Damage is Cool
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Put a jack under the lower balljoint on the side you are pulling to compress the ifs as much as possible... then crank the wheel towards the diff and they should clear fine.
-Scerb
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: Scerb]
#788379
02/11/07 08:14 AM
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Now why didn't I think of that?  I'll give it a try tomorrow, thanks.
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: fly_it_slow]
#788380
02/11/07 08:16 AM
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Oh, any tips on pulling the "side gear shaft" after I have the half shafts off? Is there a clip or something that needs a special puller?
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: fly_it_slow]
#788381
02/11/07 11:08 AM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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J Roll Me Over
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I already answered about the side gear "stub" shafts...
"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." - John F. Kennedy
Proud owner of an 88 Montero (with a blown engine).
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: fly_it_slow]
#788382
02/11/07 06:00 PM
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Joined: Oct 2002
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Oh, any tips on pulling the "side gear shaft" after I have the half shafts off? Is there a clip or something that needs a special puller? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: ZUK]
#788383
02/11/07 06:45 PM
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Hey, good stuff Zuk. I thought I had been through pretty much your entire page but must have missed that one. Thanks.
And DRTDVL... wasn't quite sure what you meant about, "put the nuts back on the studs, and pound them out", hence the confusion.
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: DRTDEVL]
#788384
02/12/07 03:49 AM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 93
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Put the nuts back on the studs, and pound them out.
To remove the stub shafts, just use 2 prybars... Works every time. Wicked good idea on the studs, expecially condiering im running around on a blown front diff
1988 YOAT "Stumpy"
-Lock-Right -Fabtech spare tire carrier
-3in PA BL -Custom Flatbed
-32x11.5 cooper mall-terrains <BALD>
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Re: removing IFS front diff
[Re: TinyTruck]
#788385
02/12/07 09:03 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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Send your diff to Zuk, that's what I'm doing... www.gearinstalls.com(no commercial affiliation BTW) Joa Put the nuts back on the studs, and pound them out.
To remove the stub shafts, just use 2 prybars... Works every time. Wicked good idea on the studs, expecially condiering im running around on a blown front diff
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