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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: SBC384 on August 07, 2008, 10:29:16 pm

Title: 12 bolt axles
Post by: SBC384 on August 07, 2008, 10:29:16 pm

hey was wondering if anyone had a how to or pics of an 12 axle installation ?  or tips
thanks

Title: Re: 12 bolt axles
Post by: VileZambonie on August 07, 2008, 10:30:56 pm

What do you mean? Just an entire rear axle swap?  ???

Title: Re: 12 bolt axles
Post by: SBC384 on August 07, 2008, 10:37:48 pm

yes mine r bent have new ones here tomorrow w bearings n seals. had to turn gears to remove c clips just wondering if there was anything i might need to know to reinstall them
thanks

Title: Re: 12 bolt axles
Post by: VileZambonie on August 07, 2008, 10:40:06 pm

So you are only changing axle shafts then. you remove the cover, remove the pinion shaft bolt. Remove the pinion shaft, without turning the axles slide each one inward to remove the c-clips. then slide the axles out.

Title: Re: 12 bolt axles
Post by: SBC384 on August 07, 2008, 10:44:28 pm

? about replacen seals n bearings u need tool correct? then they slide back n being careful not to mess up splines? ive got one out already. just read something about not turning axles which i did until i got one removed thats what im curious about

Title: Re: 12 bolt axles
Post by: VileZambonie on August 07, 2008, 10:46:46 pm

If you turn the axle with the pinion shaft out the spider gear will fall out. They're easy enough to put back in but just don't do it and you won't have to worry about it. As far as changing the bearings just use a slide hammer.

Title: Re: 12 bolt axles
Post by: SBC384 on August 07, 2008, 11:20:38 pm

nothing fell out should b ok then ?
thanks will check back this week n thanks for ur help here and n susp !