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This helps, it seems too tight in there to get sockets on, I can get my gear wrench in there but again felt like I was nearing the break pointI'll lift one rear tire off up the ground, put the transmission in neutral, and rotate the one wheel with my foot so I get the best access to the bolt I am removing. You can use your foot to also hold the tire in place as you loosen the bolt. Or if you have a 3/8" drive impact, that would be the easiest. Don't use open end wrenches as they are on tight, the bolts/nuts are a bit soft and prone to rounding off. 6pt socket or 12pt box end would be the best.
Not gonna lie, I read this and wondered what respirating hardware meant and how I could do it too lmaoThey are actually pretty clean, I’ve just respirated them and will re engage in the morning. I will see if I can finagle a socket on which would make things easier. Thanks for the replies
As this plan has evolved that is one of the thoughts I’ve had, can’t hurt to heat em up! Should I lock tire em on replacement as you suggest? Not sure how I can get my torque wrench on there to get to 74 ft lbsHit them with a propane torch before you destroy the hardware. I always use red Loctite on driveshaft nuts which requires heat to remove. Just make it a habit to use heat on any old fasteners.
This is NOT important to match where they meet the differential and back of transfer case. Period.THIS IS IMPORTANT!!! Mark, (SCRATCH OR PAIINT) both flanges where they meet the rear diff and the transfer case. Also mark the front yoke that slips into the driveshaft. If you don't do this and you just put the pieces back together they will be out of balance!!! Super important!!