Subject: Re: Dana 36 Guru's step inside by PeteK on 2009/3/2 18:21:33
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anesthes wrote: Quote:
PeteK wrote:
The clips are a bitch. I have a stout set of lock ring pliers to get the snap ring started.Then, I use a small, bent pick to get behind the snap ring. Then, I rotate the axle to "unwind" the snap ring from the groove. If you do it any other way, the snap ring breaks. A pack of replacement selective snap rings run $70, last time I checked, so that would ruin the day.
I think this is the same question I asked you the first time I did a D36.. Those clips are a nightmare. Both of my snap ring plyers wouldn't fit. Had to buy another pair.
With the right plyers they come right out. Putting back in is harder.
-- Joe
Now that I have the hang of it, reassembly is easy using the spread, start, and wind technique. Having a good set of pointy, curved pics is key also.