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Joe K · 07-18-2016, 12:10 PM

Actually you "split" the differential gear housing. This releases both of the axle AND the ring gear is attached to one of these halves.

Be ye careful in the reassembly. Follow Tom's instructions to the letter. Best if you have a torque wrench calibrated in inch-lbs - although you can do the setup as I did when I was 18 years old with a weight and a string.

I have MUCH better toys, er TOOLS now. Side benefit of a mechanical interest.

Too bad its a dying art. Although to go to the dealer a flourishing trade.

Joe K

07-18-2016, 12:10 PM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Rear axle Actually you "split" the differential gear housing. This releases both of the axle AND the ring gear is attached to one of these halves. Be ye careful in the reassembly. Follow Tom's instructions to the letter. Best if you have a torque wrench calibrated in inch-lbs - although you can do the setup as I did when I was 18 years old with a weight and a string. I have MUCH better toys, er TOOLS now. Side benefit of a mechanical interest. Too bad its a dying art. Although to go to the dealer a flourishing trade. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.