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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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how hard is it to assemble a 9"? im gonna start on it next week and would like to know whats the difficulty.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Depends on if you are setting up the gears in the center section. If the gears are already setup it is a very simple bolt in. If you can change your air filter or brake pads you can do this
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i can do heads, cams, motor pulls...clutch installs... am i qual'd enough? the gears are already setup. so i just insert the new center section, then the axles and im good?? what exactly am i taking off the old axles to xfer over?? its a 4ch.
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i can do heads, cams, motor pulls...clutch installs... am i qual'd enough? the gears are already setup. so i just insert the new center section, then the axles and im good?? what exactly am i taking off the old axles to xfer over?? its a 4ch.
Yes first you bolt in the center section, then bolt in the axles with the brake backing plates.

First you need to get the older axles out of your 10 bolt, when carefully remove the old tone/reluctor rings, and transfer them over to the Moser axles. Then on goes the brake backing plate, followed by the bearing with the O ring side out toward the end of the tube. Then the press collar and press the bearing on. THen bolt them in. Usually you have to unbolt the e brake shoe then tilt it away from the backing plate to tighten the brackets onto the tubes to retain the axles. If you can pull an engine you can do this with your eyes closed
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i hope so i just dont know what the parts look like.
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It's easy, really easy when the gears are all set up.

However, I recommend getting some gear marker paste. The best IMO is made by MOPAR believe it or not. You should be able to get some at the local dealer.

Once you've got your pinion, and center section bolted up, you'll want to check the wear pattern of the gears.

I can get more in depth for you, if you need it. Just let me know. There's plenty of people on here to help you out.

You can definately do this if you can do the other work you listed.

Rob
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if you dont mind getting more thorough, id appreciate it. How does the gear paste work? what do u do with it?
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im 17 and i was able to swap in a 9" in a day
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installing the center section (already assembled) is probably my main concern and then exactly how the axles lock into it. thats what im having the most issues with.
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