Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Mach828 · 06-26-2010, 05:57 PM

I'm here trying to get the axles off. I pulled the pinion shaft out. However, the C Clips have been giving me all hell for the past hour and a half. Any tips on getting them off? Every instruction and write up just says oh use a screwdrive/needle nose pliers and they pop off. ....... I'm ready to take the torch to it haha

The calipers and rotors are off too. So I can push them in enough to expose the c clip.

Mach828 · 06-26-2010, 06:14 PM

Got one of them. They are just a PITA

Mach828 · 06-26-2010, 06:15 PM

If anyone is interested these are great write ups when doing a rear build

http://www.cartechbooks.com/vstore/s...=2557&CATID=21
http://www.corral.net/tech/drivetrain/gears.html
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=144780

Mach828 · 06-26-2010, 06:41 PM

Wow.....I wasn't able to push the axle in far enough because of a break line bolt...problem fixed..good bye C clips.

JaybTorchedMach · 06-26-2010, 07:59 PM

Good job. And wow, I guess people have better things to do on Saturdays. A whole thread comprised of no one except you

XSELLR8 · 06-28-2010, 10:50 PM

I'll chime in so you aren't alone Mach828. I did a write up on a pilot bearing removal. I could tell no one was ecstatic about the post, but I did it mainly so someone could find it when they are in a bind and do a search, so I think your post could save someone some time later on! :THUMBSUP:

Mach828 · 06-29-2010, 08:11 PM

ya, next time someone uses the search they can use those links for write ups i posted. and makes sure to take the small abs sensor off or the axle doesn't go in far enough to pull the c clips. Live and learn i guess!

06-26-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck I'm here trying to get the axles off. I pulled the pinion shaft out. However, the C Clips have been giving me all hell for the past hour and a half. Any tips on getting them off? Every instruction and write up just says oh use a screwdrive/needle nose pliers and they pop off. ....... I'm ready to take the torch to it haha The calipers and rotors are off too. So I can push them in enough to expose the c clip. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

06-26-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck Got one of them. They are just a PITA __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

06-26-2010, 06:15 PM	#3
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck If anyone is interested these are great write ups when doing a rear build http://www.cartechbooks.com/vstore/s...=2557&CATID=21 http://www.corral.net/tech/drivetrain/gears.html http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=144780 __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

06-26-2010, 06:41 PM	#4
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck Wow.....I wasn't able to push the axle in far enough because of a break line bolt...problem fixed..good bye C clips. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

06-26-2010, 07:59 PM	#5
JaybTorchedMach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,746	Re: Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck Good job. And wow, I guess people have better things to do on Saturdays. A whole thread comprised of no one except you

06-28-2010, 10:50 PM	#6
XSELLR8 Mach-o-holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,276	Re: Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck I'll chime in so you aren't alone Mach828. I did a write up on a pilot bearing removal. I could tell no one was ecstatic about the post, but I did it mainly so someone could find it when they are in a bind and do a search, so I think your post could save someone some time later on! :THUMBSUP:

06-29-2010, 08:11 PM	#7
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Installing Axle and Diff. I'm stuck ya, next time someone uses the search they can use those links for write ups i posted. and makes sure to take the small abs sensor off or the axle doesn't go in far enough to pull the c clips. Live and learn i guess! __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

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