31-08-2020, 11:03 AM
Dave
If you are unfamiliar with the technique and possibly the internal layout of the axle components there are some useful things to remember. If you know them please don't be offended by my assuming your ignorance. You need to remove the left side of the axle casing, which can be done by removing the spring pin, after you have removed the brake drum and hub. You wil need to disconnect the brake cable. Remove the halfshaft nut from the offside and split the halfshaft taper by means of a hub puller. Undo the bolts on the left side of the differential, and the left axle case can then be removed, followed by the differential complete with halfshafts. The differential has to be dismantled to remove the left halfshaft. Re-assembly is basically the reverse of dismantling. Clearance between the crown wheel and pinion should be much the same as it was before dismantling, because you have done nothing to change this, except probably fit a new gasket. When the whole axle is in place on the car you need to tighten the half shaft nuts properly, especially the offside one. Try to protect the puller threads on the hubs: if you damage them with your big spanner you have difficulty fitting a puller next time. That is the basics, but do read anything else you can find to get it completely right. If you have someone more experienced locally there is nothing like having him/her present when you first tackle the job. Good luck!
If you are unfamiliar with the technique and possibly the internal layout of the axle components there are some useful things to remember. If you know them please don't be offended by my assuming your ignorance. You need to remove the left side of the axle casing, which can be done by removing the spring pin, after you have removed the brake drum and hub. You wil need to disconnect the brake cable. Remove the halfshaft nut from the offside and split the halfshaft taper by means of a hub puller. Undo the bolts on the left side of the differential, and the left axle case can then be removed, followed by the differential complete with halfshafts. The differential has to be dismantled to remove the left halfshaft. Re-assembly is basically the reverse of dismantling. Clearance between the crown wheel and pinion should be much the same as it was before dismantling, because you have done nothing to change this, except probably fit a new gasket. When the whole axle is in place on the car you need to tighten the half shaft nuts properly, especially the offside one. Try to protect the puller threads on the hubs: if you damage them with your big spanner you have difficulty fitting a puller next time. That is the basics, but do read anything else you can find to get it completely right. If you have someone more experienced locally there is nothing like having him/her present when you first tackle the job. Good luck!