How long does it take to install a axle?
It would take approximately 30 minutes to replace one axle. If a person actually wanted to repair an axle, if completely broken, then it would have to be welded. Welding an axle will not work, it weakens the steel to much to make it usable again. Front axles on most newer vehicles are a whole new game.
What’s the first step in disassembling a Chevy?
The first step is to suspend the chassis and let the rear extend freely under the car. Use the properly rated floor jack to jack up the car and place the correct jackstands under the frame rails. Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheels. The shocks are fully extended and can be unbolted.
How does a disassembly of a GM differential work?
Once the axle shafts have been removed, you can lift the ring gear and carrier out of the center section. Then the carrier disassembly can commence. Although other components do not have to be aligned, you need to keep the inner pinion bearing properly aligned. This bearing is pressed on and removing the bearing instantly changes alignment.
Can You disassemble a Chevy 12 bolt differential?
As long as you take the proper steps to ensure that the shims go back in the correct location, the entire unit can be disassembled, cleaned, and inspected, with the exception of the pinion gear. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, CHEVY DIFFERENTIALS: HOW TO REBUILD THE 10- AND 12-BOLT.
How to remove pinion seal from Chevy differential?
Pinion Yoke Removal 1 Remove Pinion Nut A fair amount of torque is required for removing the pinion nut. 2 Remove Yoke A few blows with a soft hammer usually gets the yoke free from the splines. 3 Remove Pinion Seal (Special Tool)
What’s the best way to change an axle?
By this time, you can put the wheel back on the vehicle (again, the same as you would when changing a tire). After the wheel is on, you can lower the car off the jack and jack stands. Tighten the axle nut. Finally, you can retighten the axle nut once the vehicle is back on the ground.
What should I do if my CV axle comes loose?
You can use a small pry bar or sturdy flathead screwdriver to pry the axle from the joint. If the axle doesn’t immediately come loose, try twisting it back and force to break the seal. It’s normal for some transmission fluid to leak out as you remove the axle from the cv joint. You should put down a catch pan.
How do you remove a pin from a CV axle?
Penetrating lubricant may help you more easily remove the pin and bolt. The tie rod may still be pretty snug in the steering knuckle even after removing the bolt. Tape the steering knuckle joint with a hammer (hitting the knuckle where the rod goes through and not the threaded portion of the tie rod) to help remove it.
Can you remove axle nut before jacking up car?
Remove the axle nut. Once the cotter pin is out, you can remove the axle nut. The nut will take significant torque to remove, which is why it is much safer to remove the nut before jacking up the vehicle. Unfortunately, axle nuts do not have a standard size, and the socket size required will be different for different vehicles.