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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Anyone know of a step by step w/ pics how to remove rearend? So far I have brakes pulled, diff cover off, rear caps off, retaining bolt and caps off, and drive shaft dropped. Do I pull the rear yoke and just pull axles out? Also I didn't see any c clips, are they hard to see??
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Are you trying to remove the rear end from the car or disassemble it?
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Just disassemble.
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you might be best served by removing the entire rear end. It sounds like you're attempting a rebuild, which I wouldn't do while its in the car. That's a royal pain.
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If rebuilding def pull the whole thing.

If torsen rear you need to remove the paddle, if auburn a screw holds the pin in...After removal of pin or paddle you need a magnet to fish out the c clips. Then the axles pull right out. Only thing is if you have a 4ch tcs rear you need to remove the wheel speed sensors so you can push the axles toward the center a bit and then fish out the c clips.
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The wheel speed sensors were in my way. Got the clips out and spent a good 10-15 mins trying to pry it out. I hope it all goes back in as easy to take out!
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Originally Posted by therabidweasel
If rebuilding def pull the whole thing.

If torsen rear you need to remove the paddle, if auburn a screw holds the pin in...After removal of pin or paddle you need a magnet to fish out the c clips. Then the axles pull right out. Only thing is if you have a 4ch tcs rear you need to remove the wheel speed sensors so you can push the axles toward the center a bit and then fish out the c clips.
On the paddle does it only go in one way or a certain way? Just realized I didn't pay attention how I took it out.
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