fields_mj
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A few months ago I had asked about swapping the center chunk out on a Dana 50. I had hoped to wait until spring to do it, but I lost another seal on it this weekend, and now I'm leaking some pretty nasty oil out of the rear of the center chunk where the drive shaft goes in.
Soooo, this week I'll be getting quotes from a couple of shops on what it will cost to swap out my rear diff gears. I have a set of 3.55s to put in that will match up with the new(er) center chunk that I have. Once that's done, I'll be buying the required tools (Tq wrench, IR 236 impact, and what ever else you guys tell me to get) and spending a sick day swapping out that center chunk.
Here's my question. From the last post that I made, it sounds like I take out the 4 U bolts that go through the flange assembly, and then the mounting bolts on the front cross member, and then I should be able to knock the center chunk off pretty easy. What about the front drive shafts? They stick into the pumpkin, and it sure looks like I would need to slide them out of there some how. What is the best way to do that?
Also, before I install the pumpkin, I would like to replace the seals and bearings. Those for the drive shafts look pretty straight forward, but what about the seals and bearings on the Pinion? Is there a way to get them out with out tearing everything down?
Lastly, I need a list of all the tools that I'll need for the job. I don't need to know sockets and wrenches, but I do need to know about slide hammers, torque wrenches, gear pullers, good pliers and such.
Thanks,
Mark
Soooo, this week I'll be getting quotes from a couple of shops on what it will cost to swap out my rear diff gears. I have a set of 3.55s to put in that will match up with the new(er) center chunk that I have. Once that's done, I'll be buying the required tools (Tq wrench, IR 236 impact, and what ever else you guys tell me to get) and spending a sick day swapping out that center chunk.
Here's my question. From the last post that I made, it sounds like I take out the 4 U bolts that go through the flange assembly, and then the mounting bolts on the front cross member, and then I should be able to knock the center chunk off pretty easy. What about the front drive shafts? They stick into the pumpkin, and it sure looks like I would need to slide them out of there some how. What is the best way to do that?
Also, before I install the pumpkin, I would like to replace the seals and bearings. Those for the drive shafts look pretty straight forward, but what about the seals and bearings on the Pinion? Is there a way to get them out with out tearing everything down?
Lastly, I need a list of all the tools that I'll need for the job. I don't need to know sockets and wrenches, but I do need to know about slide hammers, torque wrenches, gear pullers, good pliers and such.
Thanks,
Mark