cant get 3rd member off
09-11-05, 02:46 PM
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cant get 3rd member off
i went and tried to remove the third member off of my GSLSE parts car and after getting the 8 bolts removed it wont come off. so i was ok. i have a spare rearend out of my 84 that is messed up. so i go to that rearend and remove the bolts and try to remove the third member. when i try to pic it up i end up just holding the whole rearend in the air. do i need to remove the axles first? if so, whats the best way to go about doing so? thanks.
09-11-05, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by aws140
i went and tried to remove the third member off of my GSLSE parts car and after getting the 8 bolts removed it wont come off. so i was ok. i have a spare rearend out of my 84 that is messed up. so i go to that rearend and remove the bolts and try to remove the third member. when i try to pic it up i end up just holding the whole rearend in the air. do i need to remove the axles first? if so, whats the best way to go about doing so? thanks.
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09-11-05, 03:56 PM
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The Haynes manual does a good job of walking you throught the process of removing the axles. Basically though, remove the wheel, disconnect the brake fluid line, disconnect the e-brake cable, remove the two 14mm bolts that attach the brake calipers, remove the three 12mm nuts that hold the axel to the rearend, attach the slide hammer/puller (you can borrow one from autozone or advance) and pull the axel. Both of them have to come off the get the rearend loose. You should replace a couple of bolts on the 3rd member so it does not fall to the ground and get damaged when the last axel comes out.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
09-11-05, 09:06 PM
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Bah,who needs an axle puller?!
Just put the wheel back on,thread 2 opposite wheel lugs in a couple turns and grab that wheel and pop it towards you.A couple good whacks and the axle should come right out.Just be sure you have all the backing plate bolts out and be prepared for a little oil....
BTW,a steel or spare wheel works better than aluminum since its thinner and gives you more "slap" area on the lug bolt/stud.
Just put the wheel back on,thread 2 opposite wheel lugs in a couple turns and grab that wheel and pop it towards you.A couple good whacks and the axle should come right out.Just be sure you have all the backing plate bolts out and be prepared for a little oil....
BTW,a steel or spare wheel works better than aluminum since its thinner and gives you more "slap" area on the lug bolt/stud.
09-12-05, 11:55 AM
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Of coarse the axles have to be pulled first, and all brake hardware. try not to mix up the axles your going to re-install, keep the right axle on the right side and left on the left side.
09-12-05, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
Bah,who needs an axle puller?!
Just put the wheel back on,thread 2 opposite wheel lugs in a couple turns and grab that wheel and pop it towards you.A couple good whacks and the axle should come right out.Just be sure you have all the backing plate bolts out and be prepared for a little oil....
BTW,a steel or spare wheel works better than aluminum since its thinner and gives you more "slap" area on the lug bolt/stud.
Just put the wheel back on,thread 2 opposite wheel lugs in a couple turns and grab that wheel and pop it towards you.A couple good whacks and the axle should come right out.Just be sure you have all the backing plate bolts out and be prepared for a little oil....
BTW,a steel or spare wheel works better than aluminum since its thinner and gives you more "slap" area on the lug bolt/stud.
