Stub axles replacement

[SlyMart]

Hey guys,

I need to replace my stub axles on my C3 and my question is do I need to remove my rear differential housing in order to replace the sub axles? I know I can remove the rear cover and maybe try to remove and install the clips on each side?

 

[Brian Keery]

Short answer to do it properly and verify end play.......yes.

 

[buckhorn76]

might as well pull it out - it has to be dropped quite low to remove the diff cover anyway.

 

[SlyMart]

I forgot to mention that the car is sitting on race ramps pitstop so there is enough clearance for me to be underneath the car. I will drop the rear end I guess.

 

[buckhorn76]

here's mine with the carrier dropped.

 

[Jr. Corvette]

Just going to give a piece of advice here. I was planning on dropping my rear end a couple years ago to clean out the diff and maybe change out the U-joints. I'd say the hardest thing about this project is going to be that the diff cover is bolted to a cross member that goes across the back. Both have to be removed at once. Apparently it's quite heavy and you need a special separator or I guess a big crowbar might work. It not a huge problem and I'm sure you can tackle it but just thought I'd let you know before you dug into it.

 

[SlyMart]

I will follow these instructions

 

[SlyMart]

I have been working on cars for a long time. Front wheel drive most of them but I am sure I will be fine doing the repairs. My father in law is a licensed mechanic and If I get myself into trouble I am sure I can ask him for help. I will post updates with pictures while doing the repairs to show you where I am at. The first thing I did so far was to remove the spare tire and tomorrow I will remove the space tire cover..