TF rear end tear down question

[RRinWT]

Hey Guys!

Can someone tell me how to remove the axle shafts from tha tfactory rear end in my '58 1/2 ton? I know the "C" clips hold them in, but I'm not exactly sure of where the C clips are located. I want to replace all the wheel studs, bearings and seals. Are the C clips under the bearing caps on either side of the carrier? Is there any thing I need to know before I go pulling things apart?

Thanks,

Rob
55-59 Chevy/GMC 1/2 ton a.k.a. Frank

[dwcsr]

you need to remove the cross shaft lock bolt. slide out the cross shaft remove the spacer block and the push in the axles and remove the clips.

[wyomech]

not sure but werent the originals like a ford where you just have 4 bolts on the end of the housing and then you can pull the axles out and then the whole carrier comes out the front

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by wyomech

not sure but werent the originals like a ford where you just have 4 bolts on the end of the housing and then you can pull the axles out and then the whole carrier comes out the front

No. 3/4 ton and up had an axle that came out without dismantling the rear. The 1/2 ton 10 bolt had the same carrier from 54 up to 62 truck and all used C clips. The only common feature to Ford is the drop out center section and the way you adjust the carrier bearings.

[RRinWT]

Thanks Dave! Good instructions, it all came apart easy.

Rob
55-59 Chevy/GMC 1/2 ton a.k.a. Frank

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by RRinWT

Thanks Dave! Good instructions, it all came apart easy.

Rob
55-59 Chevy/GMC 1/2 ton a.k.a. Frank

You got lucky. that pin can be a PIA sometimes