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Cant get the front differential out




By dusty_g_2011 on Jun 27, 2009

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i have a 1997 chevy s10 with a 4.3. i threw the rod bearings and i need to get the oil pan out and to do that i need to get the front differential out... i have all the bolts of and the right half shaft and the front driveshaft all off and it is just sitting there loose but i cant seem to get it to drop out. any comments or tips please let me know

Solution #1

posted on Jun 27, 2009
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glchristie

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  1. Raise and support the front end on jackstands.
  2. Remove the right wheel.
  3. Position a drain pan under the axle.
  4. Remove the stabilizer bar.
  5. Remove the skid plate.
  6. Disconnect the right inner tie rod end at the relay rod.
  7. Remove the axle shaft flange bolts, turn the wheel to loosen the axle from the axle tube, push the axle towards the front of the truck and tie it out of the way.
  8. Unplug the indicator switch and actuator electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid from the case.
  10. Remove the axle tube-to-frame mounting bolts.
  11. Remove the axle tube-to-carrier bolts.
  12. Remove the axle tube/shaft assembly. Keep the open end up.
  13. Position the axle tube, open end up, in a vise by clamping on the mounting flange.
  14. Remove the snapring, sleeve, connector and thrust washer from the shaft end.
  15. Tap out the axle shaft with a plastic mallet.
  16. Turn the tube, outer end up, and pry out the deflector and seal.
  17. Using a slide hammer and bearing remover adapter, remove the bearing.
  18. Clean all parts in a non-flammable solvent and inspect them for wear or damage. Clean off all old gasket material.

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