Posted By: BlenheimBoy
8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 04:36 AM
I have never removed gears out of 8 3/4 rearend.
Any links or instructions on removal?
thx
Bill
Blenheim-Boy
Any links or instructions on removal?
thx
Bill
Blenheim-Boy
8 3/4 pig removal
Posted By: jcastle1
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 05:04 AM
jack up rear-end,
place jack stands under rear-end,
remove driveshaft,
remove wheels,
remove drums,
un-bolt axles,
pull axles out about 6 inches(may need a hard pull),
place bucket under the pig,to catch foul smelling fluid,
un-bolt the pig.
pry pig away from housing with small screwdriver.
lower pig to ground,
pig is heavy
place jack stands under rear-end,
remove driveshaft,
remove wheels,
remove drums,
un-bolt axles,
pull axles out about 6 inches(may need a hard pull),
place bucket under the pig,to catch foul smelling fluid,
un-bolt the pig.
pry pig away from housing with small screwdriver.
lower pig to ground,
pig is heavy
Posted By: 67Charger
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 07:53 AM
jcastle1 - you need to write your own line of shop manuals like Chiltons or Haynes. That was as perfectly written as instructions ever need be for anyone who can work on cars.
Posted By: Kern Dog
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 08:58 AM
Quote:
jack up rear-end,
place jack stands under rear-end,
remove driveshaft,
remove wheels,
remove drums,
un-bolt axles,
pull axles out about 6 inches(may need a hard pull),
place bucket under the pig,to catch foul smelling fluid,
un-bolt the pig.
pry pig away from housing with small screwdriver.
lower pig to ground,
pig is heavy
THEN...
Step into bucket of gear lube.
Slip and spill contents on shop floor. Bruise head on concrete.
Get gear oil in hair.
Posted By: dogdays
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 04:37 PM
Then get gear oil on hands trying to clean it up and discover that you now can TASTE the stuff! Seems to soak through skin or something.
R.
R.
Posted By: Rick_Ehrenberg
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 05:06 PM
Yeah. Ancient SG lube is a close relative of Skunk juice. Don't ask how many "shampoos" I've taken in that s**t.
Quick addendum for instructions:
Flip the drum around, install lug nuts 2 or 3 turns, drum works as zero-buck slide hammer to pop axles loose.
Rick
Quick addendum for instructions:
Flip the drum around, install lug nuts 2 or 3 turns, drum works as zero-buck slide hammer to pop axles loose.
Rick
Posted By: Max Wedge Savoy
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 05:26 PM
Quote:
Yeah. Ancient SG lube is a close relative of Skunk juice. Don't ask how many "shampoos" I've taken in that s**t.
Quick addendum for instructions:
Flip the drum around, install lug nuts 2 or 3 turns, drum works as zero-buck slide hammer to pop axles loose.
Rick
I still have a couple little bottles of additive if you would like to rekindle that lovely scent!
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 06:17 PM
Quote:
jack up rear-end,
place jack stands under rear-end,
remove driveshaft,
remove wheels,
remove drums,
un-bolt axles,
pull axles out about 6 inches(may need a hard pull),
place bucket under the pig,to catch foul smelling fluid,
un-bolt the pig.
pry pig away from housing with small screwdriver.
lower pig to ground,
pig is heavy
wear clothes you can trow away...long sleevs, long pants, rubber gloves and after you unbolt it, pry it out and let all the goo drain... I have also pumped the gear oil out via the fill hole, but you will still have plenty left. Then get the jack ready, slide it forward then let it down SLOW, or it will roll off.
Posted By: hp383
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 06:29 PM
Dont forget to have a glass patio table nearby to hold the removed pig.
Also if its a virgin pig, and never been pulled, there may be copper crush washers on under the nuts, this makes removing the pig a bit more difficult.
Also if its a virgin pig, and never been pulled, there may be copper crush washers on under the nuts, this makes removing the pig a bit more difficult.
Posted By: NachoRT74
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 06:36 PM
Quote:
pull axles out about 6 inches(may need a hard pull),
I'd remove the axle completelly to keep safe the inner oil seal
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/28/12 07:49 PM
I try to stay away from it coming out, I just let it hit the concrete on the way out. Then roll it out from under the truck and pick it up with my engine crane. That way I don't get much smelly stuff on me.
When it comes time to go back in I have to use my trans jack.
Jack the back of the truck up and under it goes.
Took it out and put it back in by myself.
Stay out of it's way and you won't get hurt.
When it comes time to go back in I have to use my trans jack.
Jack the back of the truck up and under it goes.
Took it out and put it back in by myself.
Stay out of it's way and you won't get hurt.
Posted By: Locomotion
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 01:55 AM
Quote:
jack up rear-end,
place jack stands under rear-end,
remove driveshaft,
remove wheels,
remove drums,
un-bolt axles,
pull axles out about 6 inches(may need a hard pull),
place bucket under the pig,to catch foul smelling fluid,
un-bolt the pig.
small pry pig away from housing with small screwdriver.
lower pig to ground,
pig is heavy
You forgot to remove the pinion snubber.
It will make it a little lighter.
I try to leave one nut loose near the top for safety, put a screwdriver somewhere around the sides and just let the fluid drain for a while. I've balanced it in a wide-pad floor jack during removal and installation, but you gotta be very careful trying to balance it and work the floor jack at the same time.
Posted By: MarkZ
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 04:58 AM
I guess I'm the only guy that likes the smell of gear oil.
Must be something wrong with me....
Anyhow, to add to the advice, leave the top nut in place, but unthreaded to the end of the stud, and pry up on the front of the pig until the seal breaks. This is an easy way to drain the housing without having to worry about the pig falling. The higher you get the back end of the car up the more fluid you'll get out of the housing.
Must be something wrong with me....
Anyhow, to add to the advice, leave the top nut in place, but unthreaded to the end of the stud, and pry up on the front of the pig until the seal breaks. This is an easy way to drain the housing without having to worry about the pig falling. The higher you get the back end of the car up the more fluid you'll get out of the housing.
Posted By: jcastle1
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 04:59 AM
I can't believe I forgot about the friggin' pinion snubber!
Posted By: jcastle1
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 05:07 AM
Dispose of old stinky diff fluid to MarkM,He likes it!
Posted By: Sixgun
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 07:00 AM
Quote:
Yeah. Ancient SG lube is a close relative of Skunk juice. Don't ask how many "shampoos" I've taken in that s**t.
Quick addendum for instructions:
Flip the drum around, install lug nuts 2 or 3 turns, drum works as zero-buck slide hammer to pop axles loose.
Rick
Yup! Been doing that one since I was a Cub...
Posted By: Kern Dog
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 08:36 AM
I learned that trick from Rick himself. THANKS Mopar Action!
Posted By: bobbyb
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 01:38 PM
I don't have any pics, but I made a small platform out of wood and mounted it to my floorjack for the "pig" to rest on when your ready to pull it out. Basically it was 3/4" plywood with chocks on the sides to keep the pig from rolling. Worked for me. 
Posted By: jagrunt551
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 03:19 PM
This great information and great photos. Now how does it all go back together???
Posted By: 540challenger
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 03:33 PM
All great advise but one more thing.
After you remove the center section check to make sure the thrust spacer is still inside the carrier.
Sometimes they are held in place by a roll pin and when you remove the axles they drop into the housing.
Check now beofore you reinstall your axles and wonder why you have too much end play.
After you remove the center section check to make sure the thrust spacer is still inside the carrier.
Sometimes they are held in place by a roll pin and when you remove the axles they drop into the housing.
Check now beofore you reinstall your axles and wonder why you have too much end play.
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 02/29/12 06:03 PM
Quote:
All great advise but one more thing.
After you remove the center section check to make sure the thrust spacer is still inside the carrier.
Sometimes they are held in place by a roll pin and when you remove the axles they drop into the housing.
Check now beofore you reinstall your axles and wonder why you have too much end play.
This only applies if you have a clutch type sure grip & your not running green bearings..
Posted By: BlenheimBoy
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 03/01/12 04:54 AM
Drivers side axle shaft removed.
Not much time after work.
I have 3 month old baby girl to parent.
Keep you updated, thanks to everyone for advice.
Bill
Blenheim-Boy
Not much time after work.
I have 3 month old baby girl to parent.
Keep you updated, thanks to everyone for advice.
Bill
Blenheim-Boy
Posted By: BlenheimBoy
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 03/05/12 01:07 PM
Passenger side shaft removed.
Pig pulled out.
Fuild was not smelly, rearend has not been in use in long time.
Thx for the instructions and help Moparts members.
Taking parts to get acid dipped and save $$$ to buy rebuild parts.
Thx again
Blenheim-Boy
Pig pulled out.
Fuild was not smelly, rearend has not been in use in long time.
Thx for the instructions and help Moparts members.
Taking parts to get acid dipped and save $$$ to buy rebuild parts.
Thx again
Blenheim-Boy
Posted By: RR6BBL1969
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 03/06/12 01:51 AM
Mash fingers and cuss. A sexual reference to your mama is the best.
Posted By: Pacnorthcuda
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 03/06/12 01:55 AM
Quote:
Passenger side shaft removed.
Pig pulled out.
Fuild was not smelly, rearend has not been in use in long time.
Thx for the instructions and help Moparts members.
Taking parts to get acid dipped and save $$$ to buy rebuild parts.
Thx again
Blenheim-Boy
"acid dipped" ?
Posted By: moparbroz
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 03/06/12 02:56 AM
I could not agree more! That was classic!
Quote:
jcastle1 - you need to write your own line of shop manuals like Chiltons or Haynes. That was as perfectly written as instructions ever need be for anyone who can work on cars.
Posted By: DynoDave
Re: 8 3/4 pig removal - 03/07/12 02:23 AM
Quote:
Fuild was not smelly, rearend has not been in use in long time.
That hardly seems fair. You're not getting the full experience!
