Today the six studs retaining the right rear axle flange to the hub broke and the axle came out, about 12 inches. It wasn't far to home, so I put the axle shaft in the luggage area and drove home with the transfer case locked. Yes, it made a mess. I have replacement hub to install. My problem is that I can't get the axle shaft to slide into the carrier, it has factory lockers. Any suggestions? I hope that I don't have to remove the third member and index something.
Rear axle shaft won't go in
- Thread starter SkylaneGuy
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So if it wasn't locked when the shaft came out...the locking sleeve is probably out of position to let the shaft back in.
NeverFinis
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The locking collar drops out of position if you pull the axle out unlocked.
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Thanks for the comment about the locking collar moving. I make a tool to move it, without taking the third member out.
tmxmotorsports
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Great info guys
shouldn't have to make anything, its been a few years, but Im 99.9% sure you can move that collar just by taking the indicator switch out, and using a small screwdriver.
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I could look down the inside of the axle housing and see the collar, which was out of place. I reached in with a piece of 1/2" steel rod and moved the collar until it appeared centered. The collar moves easily but stays where you move it. I put the axle in, wiggled it a little, and it slid through the collar and into the splines.
