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Lated · 03-05-2008, 07:19 AM

I'm trying to get my spare rear end but I can't get the carrier out. I've pulled the bearing caps off and the axles are out but I still can't get it out. Any ideas?

shawn57nomad · 03-05-2008, 09:01 AM

hey lated have you tried the two prybar method. one top and one bottom, just pop it out. make sure you have and extra set of hands when doing this so as you don't get a flat foot. Not that that is a bad thing!

You may also want the good ole, tried, but true and all time favorite BFH.

slammed1 · 03-05-2008, 09:50 AM

shawn is right,use 2 pry bars and evenly put pressure on the left side. Make sure you dont let it drop.There are shims for side carrier bearing preload and backlash which makes the carrier fit in there really snug.

Lated · 03-06-2008, 01:50 AM

I'll give the prybars a try, thanks

OldCreek · 03-06-2008, 05:47 AM

I just got the carrier for my D60 out today. It was in there tight, also. I'd be carefull prying it.... don't want to damage the internals or knick the mounting surface of the cover.

On my axle that was not mounted under the car:

I placed a strap/tiedown around the carrier and lifted it up just off the ground with a picker. The weight of the axle helped me pull the carrier away from it while I 'gently' rocked/bounced the axle downward. Make sure you've some bracing /padding to keep the axle from hitting the ground hard and get ready to catch the carrier.

suville · 03-06-2008, 07:44 AM

Be sure to save the shims (the amount or how many)from each side it will help when you put it back together as you can use these for trial fit.

DavesRide · 03-06-2008, 07:48 AM

To add to suville's advice, mark them so they go back on the same side. I once got all messed up when one hit the floor and and broke and I did not see which side it fell out of as they both fell out.

slammed1 · 03-06-2008, 09:04 AM

I will add a few tips here also. Like others have said save abd label the shims used per side so they can be used in the same location as a baseline. Also before I remove the main caps I make a mark on them and the gasket surface right next to the mark on the cap that are identical.......these main caps are like engine mains and need to go back in the same exact spot and also right side up. Marking them with maybe a #1 and #2 or just placing 1 dot and 2 dots with a punch on the tops just for referrence.

DavesRide · 03-06-2008, 09:39 AM

This may be late and not even avalible but if you notice the 2 (two) large round holes on either side of housing on the flat surface where cover goes on. The part you are putting all the parts in. GM made a "special tool" that helps spread this by means of pins tha fit into the holes (on either side if housing) and spread it to help install or remove the carrier. Maybe it was made for the overpaid union assembly workers who get sick-leave for knuckle-scrapes that the rest of us live by? Look. That is what they are there for and there is a tool. The rest of us just fix it. David

OldCreek · 03-06-2008, 01:15 PM

hmmm.
wondered what those holes were all about.

**special-K** · 03-06-2008, 03:09 PM

When doing this alone I`ve placed a stout cardboard box,as tall as possible,under the rear for the assembly to fall onto.It just crushes it,but softens the fall.

Lated · 03-07-2008, 04:08 AM

I got it out finally, thanks for the suggestions.

03-05-2008, 09:50 AM	#3
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Rear end tear down help shawn is right,use 2 pry bars and evenly put pressure on the left side. Make sure you dont let it drop.There are shims for side carrier bearing preload and backlash which makes the carrier fit in there really snug. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

03-06-2008, 01:50 AM	#4
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: Rear end tear down help I'll give the prybars a try, thanks __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

03-06-2008, 05:47 AM	#5
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Rear end tear down help I just got the carrier for my D60 out today. It was in there tight, also. I'd be carefull prying it.... don't want to damage the internals or knick the mounting surface of the cover. On my axle that was not mounted under the car: I placed a strap/tiedown around the carrier and lifted it up just off the ground with a picker. The weight of the axle helped me pull the carrier away from it while I 'gently' rocked/bounced the axle downward. Make sure you've some bracing /padding to keep the axle from hitting the ground hard and get ready to catch the carrier. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-06-2008, 07:44 AM	#6
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Rear end tear down help Be sure to save the shims (the amount or how many)from each side it will help when you put it back together as you can use these for trial fit.

03-06-2008, 07:48 AM	#7
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Rear end tear down help To add to suville's advice, mark them so they go back on the same side. I once got all messed up when one hit the floor and and broke and I did not see which side it fell out of as they both fell out. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

03-05-2008, 07:19 AM	#1
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Rear end tear down help I'm trying to get my spare rear end but I can't get the carrier out. I've pulled the bearing caps off and the axles are out but I still can't get it out. Any ideas? __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

03-05-2008, 09:01 AM	#2
shawn57nomad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newton, IA Posts: 173	Re: Rear end tear down help hey lated have you tried the two prybar method. one top and one bottom, just pop it out. make sure you have and extra set of hands when doing this so as you don't get a flat foot. Not that that is a bad thing! You may also want the good ole, tried, but true and all time favorite BFH.

03-06-2008, 09:04 AM	#8
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Rear end tear down help I will add a few tips here also. Like others have said save abd label the shims used per side so they can be used in the same location as a baseline. Also before I remove the main caps I make a mark on them and the gasket surface right next to the mark on the cap that are identical.......these main caps are like engine mains and need to go back in the same exact spot and also right side up. Marking them with maybe a #1 and #2 or just placing 1 dot and 2 dots with a punch on the tops just for referrence. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

03-06-2008, 09:39 AM	#9
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Rear end tear down help This may be late and not even avalible but if you notice the 2 (two) large round holes on either side of housing on the flat surface where cover goes on. The part you are putting all the parts in. GM made a "special tool" that helps spread this by means of pins tha fit into the holes (on either side if housing) and spread it to help install or remove the carrier. Maybe it was made for the overpaid union assembly workers who get sick-leave for knuckle-scrapes that the rest of us live by? Look. That is what they are there for and there is a tool. The rest of us just fix it. David __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

03-06-2008, 01:15 PM	#10
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Rear end tear down help hmmm. wondered what those holes were all about. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-06-2008, 03:09 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear end tear down help When doing this alone I`ve placed a stout cardboard box,as tall as possible,under the rear for the assembly to fall onto.It just crushes it,but softens the fall. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-07-2008, 04:08 AM	#12
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: Rear end tear down help I got it out finally, thanks for the suggestions. __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)



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