LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 yesterday when i putting in my new struts, some bad happened...at least i think it was bad. When i removed my right front strut and spring, the brake disc obviously fell forward.. not a problem. The problem was, however, that the axle fell out of the transmission. I was able to get it back in, but the fact that that happened scares me. Should i be worried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 yesterday when i putting in my new struts, some bad happened...at least i think it was bad. When i removed my right front strut and spring, the brake disc obviously fell forward.. not a problem. The problem was, however, that the axle fell out of the transmission. I was able to get it back in, but the fact that that happened scares me. Should i be worried? What else were you replacing? I dont see how replacing a strut can have the effects you describe. Did you remove the ball joint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelRX Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 No roll pin? Shouldn't have done that. Did you take the roll pin out? Take the axle loose from the transmission, line up the holes and beat a roll pin into the dished side of the hole in the axle cup. can't remember the name of that end. DOJ? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Did the DOJ cup slide off of the tranny axle-stub, or did the axle pull loose from the DOJ cup (i.e. - DOJ slid apart)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I'd check the end for wear before sealing everything up, and replace the boot if it looks worn too. Did the DOJ cup slide off of the tranny axle-stub, or did the axle pull loose from the DOJ cup (i.e. - DOJ slid apart)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 No roll pin? Shouldn't have done that. Did you take the roll pin out? Take the axle loose from the transmission, line up the holes and beat a roll pin into the dished side of the hole in the axle cup. can't remember the name of that end. DOJ? Jay I think he means «out of the transmission» (front differential), not out of the stub shaft. I never removed the stub shaft out of the trans, but I think there is supposed to be a circlip there to hold the shaft in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 I think he means «out of the transmission» (front differential), not out of the stub shaft.I never removed the stub shaft out of the trans, but I think there is supposed to be a circlip there to hold the shaft in. there was a snap ring, but as far as i could tell, that was it. yes, out of the transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 we put it back in after greasing the end with assembly goo for good measure, and everything works swimmingly ...i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 there was a snap ring, but as far as i could tell, that was it. yes, out of the transmission. If you put the shaft back in and the snap ring «snaps», then I dont think there is a problem. But just out of curiosity how did replacing your struts lead to the shaft being pulled out of the differential ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 If you put the shaft back in and the snap ring «snaps», then I dont think there is a problem. But just out of curiosity how did replacing your struts lead to the shaft being pulled out of the differential ? when the brake "system" (caliper/ disc) leaned forward after removing the strut, it pulled the axle out. I don't know how, it didn't happen on the other side.. which is why i'm worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSisters Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Glad it went back together OK. Like they say, if it has tits or tires on it, you're going to have trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Glad it went back together OK. Like they say, if it has tits or tires on it, you're going to have trouble. With a name like "SevenSisters" you would be expert in at least one of your assertions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 With a name like "SevenSisters" you would be expert in at least one of your assertions. The tires part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 and it should be fine if you greased it and put it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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