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shelby987 · 12-01-2005, 09:29 PM

ok, finally got the snap ring out, it involved a small drill bit cutting a notch in the ring, so I could use a punch to do drive the gap together.....then bending a craftsmen screwdriver pretty badly to pull it out.

On to the next problem, I can't get that stamped metal lock ring off the stub shaft, I tried to use channel locks and a punch, but that too didn't work, is there a special tool to get this off that I am missing?
Also, any pics of the special tool to install the steel balls would be appreciated....i took that portion of the box out inside of a plastic tub, so none of them got away from me.....do I need to fill that piston with a thick grease to hold the balls in place?

12-01-2005, 09:29 PM	#4
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: ps gear box rebuild ok, finally got the snap ring out, it involved a small drill bit cutting a notch in the ring, so I could use a punch to do drive the gap together.....then bending a craftsmen screwdriver pretty badly to pull it out. On to the next problem, I can't get that stamped metal lock ring off the stub shaft, I tried to use channel locks and a punch, but that too didn't work, is there a special tool to get this off that I am missing? Also, any pics of the special tool to install the steel balls would be appreciated....i took that portion of the box out inside of a plastic tub, so none of them got away from me.....do I need to fill that piston with a thick grease to hold the balls in place? __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!