Re: question on removing the third member (pumpkin)
[Re: 71monaco]
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02/10/10 01:14 PM
02/10/10 01:14 PM
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340dart4spd
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how much room do you have? you should be able to pull them out part way ..becareful not to damage seals.. you will need to unbolt the axle..from brake side..a good tap on backing plate should free them up so you can remove axle..
Last edited by 70CoronetR/T; 02/10/10 01:16 PM.
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Re: question on removing the third member (pumpkin)
[Re: 5spdcuda]
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02/10/10 01:27 PM
02/10/10 01:27 PM
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340dart4spd
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It's not necessary to remove the axles, 7-8 inches on each side should do it. As was already said having enough room to get the tires and brake drums off might be an issue.
What he said ...
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Re: question on removing the third member (pumpkin)
[Re: 71monaco]
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02/10/10 01:44 PM
02/10/10 01:44 PM
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therocks
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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There are 5 nuts that hold them to the axle housing it self.The axle has a hole in it that a 9/16 3 /8 drive socket fits thru.Take the nuts off and the axles should pull out.Sometimes they need some persuasion.You can put the drum on back wards and pull on it if they dont pop right off.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: question on removing the third member (pumpkin)
[Re: therocks]
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02/10/10 02:39 PM
02/10/10 02:39 PM
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scratchnfotraction
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yep pull axle 7-8 inches then the 10 nut on the chunk I leave 1-2 nuts on and pry it from the seal some to drain the gear oil after draining remove the nuts and pull the ham out be ready its about 80-85 lbs I use a floor jack and help hold it down just be carefull when up on stands and droping/lifting it in out with the axles out would be a good time to use a greese needle and repack the bearing rollers they do not get the diff gear oil but are packed with greese like a front wheel bearing why are you pulling it out??
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Re: question on removing the third member (pumpkin)
[Re: 71monaco]
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02/10/10 04:37 PM
02/10/10 04:37 PM
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John_Kunkel
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Allowing the weight of the axles to rest on old stiff seals is a good way to ruin the seals.
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Re: question on removing the third member (pumpkin)
[Re: 71monaco]
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02/10/10 06:30 PM
02/10/10 06:30 PM
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340dart4spd
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well, i originally bought a sure-grip clutch type third member from Dr. Diff and had my mechanic install it for $300. shortly after it started making loud noises...I took it back and my mechanic removed it and saw the spider gears were broke. we sent the 3rd member back to Dr. Diff and he sent another back. My mechanic installed that and now it's starting to make similiar noises. Instead of paying my mechanic another $300, i'm just going to tackle it myself.
What could cause the spider gears to keep breaking? we used the correct fluid as well friction modifier.
PS. I don't mean to knock Dr Diff at all. He has been very helpful and he reimbursed my shipping for the first unit. He replies to my emails very quickly, and with this new problem he suggested we remove the third member again to view the problem. The only issue is that I don't want to pay my mechanic, so I need a little help from the board so I can save the money. :-)
I would find a new mechanic..
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