April 5, 200520 yr 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?
April 5, 200520 yr 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?
April 5, 200520 yr 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
April 5, 200520 yr 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)?
April 5, 200520 yr 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)?
April 5, 200520 yr 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.
April 5, 200520 yr Author 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.
April 5, 200520 yr Author we put it back in after greasing the end with assembly goo for good measure, and everything works swimmingly ...i hope
April 5, 200520 yr 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 ?
April 5, 200520 yr Author 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.
April 5, 200520 yr Glad it went back together OK. Like they say, if it has tits or tires on it, you're going to have trouble.
April 6, 200520 yr 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.
April 6, 200520 yr With a name like "SevenSisters" you would be expert in at least one of your assertions. The tires part?
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