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Old May 1, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Cool axel seal help!!

hi all. im replacing the axel seals on my 01 supercrew and the pin in the differential is giveing me a very hard time i cannot get both gears to line up right for the pin to go through. im about 1/3 a hole off and tried about everything i know. any ideas?
 
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Old May 20, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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well I don't know but I want to know. I've gotta replace the seals in my older truck. so here's the bump.
 
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Old May 20, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Put it in park, and if it's a limited slip, put one tire on. Use the tire as leverage, kind of turn it briskly, bumping it 'til your gears are aligned. It's a lot easier if you have a helper to tell you when they're lined up.
 
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