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swissarmychainsaw · 09-22-2014, 02:44 PM

Hey gang,
I'm about to rebuild the front end on my 1973 Suburban K10.

I have realized I need a good manual, can you recommend one?
(I have a "Haynes" but find it pretty lacking)

Attempting to disassemble my front axles, I find this:

All the exploded diagrams I have seen show a snap ring as the next thing to come out, but this looks like you put a 6 point socket, something like this:

and unscrew it. No?

Also, how do you like that blue silicon goo the PO put in there? Nice huh?

I plan on doing a refresh:
Ball Joints
Axle u-joints
Axle shaft seals (here is where I need the Dana 44 manual!)
And maybe the tie rods ends as well.

Here is the hunk of man-hood we call "Mr. Baloo"

Brake Caliper Bolts: 3/8 Hex
Locker Cover: 9/64

Resources:
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-14.html
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=430367&page=5
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019

09-22-2014, 02:44 PM	#1
swissarmychainsaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: san francisco, ca (east bay) Posts: 674	Dana 44 Refresh First timer Hey gang, I'm about to rebuild the front end on my 1973 Suburban K10. I have realized I need a good manual, can you recommend one? (I have a "Haynes" but find it pretty lacking) Attempting to disassemble my front axles, I find this: All the exploded diagrams I have seen show a snap ring as the next thing to come out, but this looks like you put a 6 point socket, something like this: and unscrew it. No? Also, how do you like that blue silicon goo the PO put in there? Nice huh? I plan on doing a refresh: Ball Joints Axle u-joints Axle shaft seals (here is where I need the Dana 44 manual!) And maybe the tie rods ends as well. Here is the hunk of man-hood we call "Mr. Baloo" Brake Caliper Bolts: 3/8 Hex Locker Cover: 9/64 Resources: http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-14.html http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=430367&page=5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 Last edited by swissarmychainsaw; 09-24-2014 at 04:22 PM.