How to Remove an Axle Shaft - 1973-87 GMC & Chevy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2018
- In this video I will breakdown exactly how to remove an axle shaft on a GMC squarebody. This will take you through removing the wheel, removal of the brake caliper, removal of the WARN manual locking hub, removal of the spindle nuts, removal of the spindle and finally removal of the axle shaft.
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Tools You Will Need:
-Socket Set
-Breaker Bar
-Brakleen
-New Grease
-Rubber Mallet
-Square Bits
-Axle Nut - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Its been so long since I did this I had to watch it again. 😆
Glad it was still there to watch! :)
The spindle nut socket is a 4-lug 36 mm
Thanks for the video. Super clear and informative. The pictures at the end are helpful too
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for posting the video. This is exactly what I was looking for, I can't find videos on the suburbans that share parts with 73-87 trucks but this is a great reference.
Cool! Glad it worked out for you. Its a pretty easy process.
All solid axle 10 bolt gms will mix and match minus the inner parts. There were minor changes inside the diff
You’ve helped me out big time. Thanks for posting
TY brother, couldn't have disassembled my hub without ya
Glad it worked out!
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very good video makes me glad I got the westward 2HIL3
Lock nut socket set To tackle this type of job if one ever comes up
Nice! Thats an awesome set!
Awesome video, thanks buddy.
I've been looking everywhere for a video to replace my 90 Suburban 4x4's front wheel bearings. This is a huge help, thank you!
Me too! But my warns that were on mine had a big spring in it. Did yours?
You bet! Glad it helped you out.
@@joshuaatkins5197 I believe my 90 4x4 1500 had the original (automatic locking) setup; so yes it had a large spring compressed by a metal ring. Once the ring was popped off, everything was able to start sliding outward
@@MechanicLife I successfully completed the job and referred back to your video at least a couple times. Seriously thanks again from a fellow DIY'r
Great video, straight to the point, no bs and informative. Just what I was looking for and referring for future reference
Me pueden decir donde puedo conseguir los birlos que sujetan el guarda polvos ya los busqué en San Antonio Texas nada más es lo qué me falta para volver armar lo que es la masa de los frenos
Los compré en autozone. También puede quitar uno y llevarlo a un taller de pernos especializado para que lo combinen.
Thanks!
@@MechanicLife no los tienen ya lleve asta la masa para que los chequen y no los encuentro ni en la agencia Chevrolet no entiendo por qué no los hay si eh comprado otras refacciones de automóviles clásicos como mustang 64 1/2 que es más antiguo que la blazer
Really appreciate the video just got a k20 dana 44 and wasn’t sure if there was a better way to get the spindle off but this helped
Awesome!
Awesome video. Was looking for exactly this!
Thanks for the video, its been awhile since I had one apart . Little refresher is nice!
You bet!
I know it is kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online ?
Question: There were not any C clips in the diff that had to be removed to slide the axles out? Thanks for the video
Great video man!
Thanks!
I didnt see a snap ring on the outter splined shaft.....my truck dont have one...but theres,a grove in the spline for one....are we both missing a snap ring or is it not needed
Was there a inner snap ring around the axle end?
What front axel does it have? Looks almost the same as my front axel on my k20 other than it being a 8 lug
What is the correct orientation of the dust cover on reinstallation ?
Could I get a parts list I have to replace the u joint on that shaft and should just go through it.
Thanks for sharing
great vid
THanks!
Really like how u put the schematics at the end!
What size spindle nut socket did you use for this truck?
It should be a 4 lug 36 mm
What size spindle nut was that?
Cool video, is it the same for 1987 Dodge W150, I need to replace u joint on axle shaft n change from full time hubs to part time.. need your in put... thx
You will have some differences, but the procedure should be basically the same.
@@MechanicLife thanks.. yea that's my next project.... thx a bunch, have good day
Great video thank you! I have a question, it looks like you have 10" wide Rally rims. Where did you get those?
Yup, Those are the stock rally rims. I have a video on how to refurbish them too. They are the originals that came with the truck. I have seen them at scrap yards from time to time though, craigslist, FB marketplace too.
@@montanamade1114 Weird I thought they would be need to be wider to support the 12.5" wide tire. They look great, and I'm happy to know a stock rim will look good with 33x12.5 tires
Awesome video Luke----do u have one for replacing the ball joints and tie rods of same vehicle?
Wish I did! Not yet though.
where did you get those diagrams you showed towards the end ,,the detailed parts break down and assembly instructions . I need more direction than just a vid ,, thanks
I searched 84 GMC factory manual .pdf and the manual came up in a PDF version.
Do you have a video how to remove the axle have a 87 as el camino want to replace the whole thing and if it is possible to put a Corvette axle to put Corvette wheels
Negative. Once I have to do it I iwll be sure to make one though!
I have a 75 GMC 3/4 ton. The axle shaft won't slide out of the knuckle. I have taken off both of the nuts holding the ball joints but the shaft is too big to fit in the hole. Do you have to take the knuckle completely off on a 3/4 ton?
Are you saying that you are unable to pull the shaft out of the axle because it wont fit through the knuckle? Is there movement in the axle when you pull on it? Like can you see that its to big for the hole? Thanks Greg!
@@MechanicLife yes, it appears to be too big to come through the hole
@@MechanicLife Yes not by much
Looking at this diagram are you able to confirm that you pulled 52-48? A lot of times one of those is still on and holds it in place.
www.dennysdriveshaft.com/c718_dana_44_front_chevy.html
Also check this out
www.justanswer.com/car/0q9n6-need-steps-tools-necassary-remove.html
I have a 1975 k10 and am changing the rotors the spindle nuts are on tight and everything ive tried i cant get them off and they have been soaking in penetrating oil. Could i maybe use an impact? I have the spindle nut socket i just dont want to mess anything up or any advice would be great! Thanks.
Probably just rusted on. Make sure you are turning it the right way! ;) Did you put a breaker bar on it?
Yeah thats what im thinking too im pretty sure this hasnt been done on the truck for a very long time. I haven't tried that but am going too!
Breaker bar got em off thanks very much!
Freakin awesome!
Awesome!
Did you make a video on reassembly and packing bearings?
I havent yet no.
Did you put a snap ring back on the outer axle?
Yup
Do you have to take a clip off the axle shaft inside the diff housing?
I didn't on this rig.
@@MechanicLife
So it's really only the ball joint and front suspension that hold the axle in the transmission?
@@gregorymalchuk272 yes.
@@gregorymalchuk272 no the balljoint and suspension has nothing to do with holding the axle in. This is a front differential not a transmission. The spindle keeps the axle in place. That was the the last bigger piece he removed. Once it's bolted in place, the axle can't come out.
Do you need to drain the differential before doing this?
Nope
Did you happen to record a video of swapping all the other components?
Negative. When I get to that I will be sure to post it though.
Can the U-joints on these axle shafts be swapped out and replaced with new?
Yes they absolutely can be.
@@MechanicLife Thanks for the reply. Just discovered mine are blown clear out on the 77 K20 I am trying to bring back to life. Only ever replaced driveshaft Ujoints. Do the outside cap looking parts just pop off?
There is a snap ring that holds them in place. Then you should be good. This should help you too. www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/154-1109-easy-axleshaft-u-joint-replacement/
Is this needed to install new ring in pinion? Thanks
Yes
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My hub won't come off..it feels like its hitting against something inside.. I removed everything the exact way your video shows to.. what could it be?
Which portion are you on? The hub cap?
@@MechanicLife i got it. It turned out to be the inner bearing keeping it from coming out. I put a spindle nut about half way and tugged on the rotor a bit to pop it out. Your video helped me a ton. For this is my first time. Thanks for breaking my 🍒 lol
@@jonathanwilliamsburg9385 So cool! Freakin nice work!!
Good deal
Great video thanks, no offense air tools would be nice instead of a ratchet I just got done replacing my driver side axle
Air tools are awesome for sure.
Compress the caliper first. It will be easier to remove
If anyone has a 1973 GMC K25 3/4 ton 8 lug hub let me know please