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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Is it possible to pull the third member while its still on the car?
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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Yes,

1. Disconnect the driveshaft
2. Unbolt the backing plates
3. Disconnect the Torque Arm
4. Unbolt the 3rd member

These are the major things you need to do to pull the 3rd memeber. Any questions let me know.

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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Thanks
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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Hmm, that sounds like a lot of work.. especially if we have to move the exhaust again. Maybe drilling would be the way to go?
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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So, I just talked to the guys at EPP, and they told me I did not need to drain it..??
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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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then dont, lets run em tonight. no excuses.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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put a piece of vacuum hose over the drill bit about 1/2 inch short of the tip. this will prevent you from hitting anything inside the housing. i definetly recommend changing the gear oil after 500 miles.

99% of the shavings will drop to the ground while drilling for a plug. the rest will be flushed while draining. use a small amount of grease on the tap to catch shavings then, also.

for that matter... have you ever seen a magnetic plug after it has been in a housing for a while? the magnet is always loaded with shavings.
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