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After getting the front of the truck securely on jack stands, the first thing to do is to remove the...
hub_removal.jpg
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After getting the front of the truck securely on jack stands, the first thing to do is to remove the...
Once the hub is gone, and the brake caliper is removed, take your 4-prong socket and remove the nuts...
spindle_exposed.jpg
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Once the hub is gone, and the brake caliper is removed, take your 4-prong socket and remove the nuts...
Don't forget this sucker. It is a small bolt that threads into the spindle from behind. Can't get ...
don't_forget.jpg
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Don't forget this sucker. It is a small bolt that threads into the spindle from behind. Can't get ...
To aid in spindle removal, I like to tap the bolts that hold in in place out. Less struggle removin...
spindle_bolts.jpg
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To aid in spindle removal, I like to tap the bolts that hold in in place out. Less struggle removin...
This is the view with the spindle off. Notice the inner spindle seal--this should be replaced while...
spindle_off.jpg
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This is the view with the spindle off. Notice the inner spindle seal--this should be replaced while...
With the axle removed, you can see straight down into the 3rd member (if you have good light). By t...
axle_off.jpg
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With the axle removed, you can see straight down into the 3rd member (if you have good light). By t...
Don't forget to detach the vent hose. When you get to the point where you'll swing the 3rd member o...
vent_hose.jpg
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Don't forget to detach the vent hose. When you get to the point where you'll swing the 3rd member o...
Next we remove the two large bolts that help secure the 3rd member to the TTB. There are two, and t...
3rd_member_bolts.jpg
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Next we remove the two large bolts that help secure the 3rd member to the TTB. There are two, and t...
With the exception of the uppermost bolt, remove all of these. You'll want to loosen the top bolt e...
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With the exception of the uppermost bolt, remove all of these. You'll want to loosen the top bolt e...
With the upper bolt still loosely holding the 3rd member, lift the 3rd member up and drain it. I th...
drain.jpg
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With the upper bolt still loosely holding the 3rd member, lift the 3rd member up and drain it. I th...
Now, unless you're Arnold Schwartzenneger, and you feel comfortable swinging this pig around by hand...
support_the_3rd_member.jpg
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Now, unless you're Arnold Schwartzenneger, and you feel comfortable swinging this pig around by hand...
Now, once the last bolt is out we can swing the 3rd member away from the TTB and expose the guts. B...
E-clip.jpg
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Now, once the last bolt is out we can swing the 3rd member away from the TTB and expose the guts. B...
Now its time to clean, clean, clean. While you're cleaning, there are a couple of decisions to make...
funk.jpg
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Now its time to clean, clean, clean. While you're cleaning, there are a couple of decisions to make...
Re-assembly is everything in reverse. Pay attention. If you notice, in this picture I've re-attach...
whats_missing.jpg
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Re-assembly is everything in reverse. Pay attention. If you notice, in this picture I've re-attach...
Rear gears are much less work, although there is additional precision related to it. Maybe its easi...
drain_the_diff.jpg
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Rear gears are much less work, although there is additional precision related to it. Maybe its easi...
Once the cover is off, this is what you're left with if you have a limited slip differential. An op...
rear_gears.jpg
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Once the cover is off, this is what you're left with if you have a limited slip differential. An op...
Before we can disassemble anything, this retaining bolt must be removed. Be very careful, as these ...
pin_removal_better.jpg
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Before we can disassemble anything, this retaining bolt must be removed. Be very careful, as these ...
Here is a C-clip in its natural habitat. It serves to keep the axle from sliding out of the axle ho...
c-clip.jpg
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Here is a C-clip in its natural habitat. It serves to keep the axle from sliding out of the axle ho...
Push in on both axles to expose the C-clip further. They can then be removed with some needle nosed...
c-clip_removal.jpg
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Push in on both axles to expose the C-clip further. They can then be removed with some needle nosed...
Circling back to this photo because my phone battery died, and I continued work until my wife re-cha...
rear_gears.jpg
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Circling back to this photo because my phone battery died, and I continued work until my wife re-cha...
Before you can get the carrier out, you'll need to pull the axles out slightly so the carrier can cl...
pull_axle.jpg
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Before you can get the carrier out, you'll need to pull the axles out slightly so the carrier can cl...
Backlash is measured by reading the play between the ring gear and pinion gear. Index the ring gear...
backlash_9.jpg
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Backlash is measured by reading the play between the ring gear and pinion gear. Index the ring gear...
Now its time to run a pattern on the gearset. Mark the ring gear with marking paint. Marking paint...
pattern_coast.jpg
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Now its time to run a pattern on the gearset. Mark the ring gear with marking paint. Marking paint...
The "coast" pattern is only half the battle. We need to check the "drive" side ...
pattern_drive.jpg
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The "coast" pattern is only half the battle. We need to check the "drive" side ...
It is HIGHLY recommended to use a new retaining bolt. Unfortunately, I could not find the one I bou...
locktite.jpg
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It is HIGHLY recommended to use a new retaining bolt. Unfortunately, I could not find the one I bou...
First, let me apologize for the picture quality. My son took these pictures while I was driving, an...
up_hill.JPG
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First, let me apologize for the picture quality. My son took these pictures while I was driving, an...
In this picture we can see that engine load as measured by the PCM is 39.28. Again, this is roughly...
flat.JPG
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In this picture we can see that engine load as measured by the PCM is 39.28. Again, this is roughly...