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Nov 17, 2007 | 10:50 PM

louis1234

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9" center section question

going to the junk yard to remove one...any know the size sockets etc I'd need to bring off hand?

Nov 18, 2007 | 06:57 PM

t lindemann

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pretty sure a 1/2 and 9/16 will remove the axles drivshaft and 3rd member bolts,

Nov 18, 2007 | 07:00 PM

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would penetrating oil be a good idea too?
wire brush?

Nov 18, 2007 | 07:13 PM

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maybe for the axle flange bolts a little penetrating oil would help, but none of the bolts should be that tight, also after you get the axles and driveshaft out of the way when you take the 3rd member bolts off if you take a hammer a give each of the studs a wack they will drive into the housing and lets the 3rd member come out easier if not you have to pull the 3d member straight out or it gets cocked on he studs if space is limited like under a truck to get it .

Nov 18, 2007 | 10:14 PM

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Really the hardest part will be pulling that 3rd member off the housing. If it has never been removed it will stick like you won't believe. Be very gentle if you use this trick. Get all the nuts off the third member, use a jack and lift on the yoke gently to break the gasket. From there you will be able to wiggle and pry it off, after you have the shaft pulled of course.

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Nov 19, 2007 | 06:40 PM

classicranger

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Be sure to keep out from under the third member that rascal is heavy.

Nov 19, 2007 | 06:49 PM

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sometimes the axle retaining bolts are 3/4, not sure why but 5/8 is in my head too.

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Nov 20, 2007 | 09:55 AM

NumberDummy

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Some carriers are held on by bolts: 1/2"-13 x 2 1/8" / Some housings have studs, the nut size is 1/2"

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