How to change spider gears
15 Answers
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
Are we talking about the ones inside the "pumpkin" differential?
Or how do I get the chunk out
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
you have to remove both axles-
you need to take the axles out take the cover off take the 4 botls out that hold it in. The spiders can come out without taking to chunk out. but its just found bolts and the chunk will come out.
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
there are some shims in front of the bearings back there and some c-clip retainers on the axles---don't lose them~
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
then while it is apart you can inspect the pinion gear to see if it is loose and/or still holding the axle lubricant alright~
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
note the wear points and adjust the shims...perhaps buying some extras to have a smooth interaction at the differential~
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
when you put it back together use only RTV black ---make a steady bead on the cover...use a razor blade to remove any old sealant there~
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
you've done this kbro...would not think of not taking out everything...you da man---
How do you get the axle s out
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
don't forget the "axle" that holds the gears in assembly...what do we got there a cirlclip?
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
"snap ring" what holds the axle to the moving part of your differential....the "spider" gears~
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
the pin should slide out one end, after whatever retainer holds the pin~ a snap ring or a bolt that holds the axle in place~ last one I worked on was a 1966 chevy...so it's been a while~