Dropping rear end questions
02-28-2013, 01:02 AM
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Dropping rear end questions I destroyed my rear end in my camaro and on a budget. So I found a complete replacement rear. I have all tools /jacks etc. Im planning on using my rotors and calipers on the new rear. Will I have to disconnect any break lines? Or can I just put them to the side to drop the rear ? Ive installed a TQ arm and LCA's . So will it be pretty simple?
02-28-2013, 10:25 PM
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I would pull the shocks last. That way the rear stays "under control" and can't fall or tip to one side. The shock bolts are easy to remove quickly with a impact last. Just brace the rear with a floor jack and remove everything else. Once everything is clear and you can pump the jack with rear flat on it just pull the shocks and lower and wheel it out from under.
03-01-2013, 11:38 AM
#6
Instead of balancing the rear on a floor jack buy or rent a transmission jack, it makes the job much easier. Not sure where you live but Harbor Freight sells a nice trans jack. http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-...ack-39178.html
With all the HF coupons out there you can get it for alot less than that price.
I've changed out my rear a few times by myself with this jack and it works great.
With all the HF coupons out there you can get it for alot less than that price.
I've changed out my rear a few times by myself with this jack and it works great.
03-01-2013, 02:33 PM
#7
Sequence,as i did it,since you said ABS wheel speed sensors(plural) you have 4 channel ABS/TC.
Based on memory:
-support car on rear subframe front-ends,rearend will now be hanging
-remove tires/rims
-unbolt calipers and hang aside,remove rotors
-unbolt all bracketry positioning parking/ebrake lines
-remove connectors from wheel speed sensors
-unclip on housing hard brake lines and any junction blocks on housing for brake lines
-panhard bar at rearend end and tie upward out of way
-sway bar
-driveshaft u-joint saddle bolts
-LCAs' at rearend
-torque arm(the further the rear is hangng,the easier it is the get a wrench on upper end of torque arm bolts
-shocks(rear is supported by whatever you're using as support)
rear should now be removeable
hope I got the sequence right as how I did them.
Based on memory:
-support car on rear subframe front-ends,rearend will now be hanging
-remove tires/rims
-unbolt calipers and hang aside,remove rotors
-unbolt all bracketry positioning parking/ebrake lines
-remove connectors from wheel speed sensors
-unclip on housing hard brake lines and any junction blocks on housing for brake lines
-panhard bar at rearend end and tie upward out of way
-sway bar
-driveshaft u-joint saddle bolts
-LCAs' at rearend
-torque arm(the further the rear is hangng,the easier it is the get a wrench on upper end of torque arm bolts
-shocks(rear is supported by whatever you're using as support)
rear should now be removeable
hope I got the sequence right as how I did them.
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03-05-2013, 04:38 PM
#9
It would no longer be 'remove rearend and bolt-in replacement rearend'.
Both rearends will have to have covers removed and c-clips removed to remove backing plates and axles. The 4 channel axles and backing plates have to be installed into/on the 3 channel rearend.
Both rearends will have to have covers removed and c-clips removed to remove backing plates and axles. The 4 channel axles and backing plates have to be installed into/on the 3 channel rearend.
