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B52BUFF:
I am going to attempt to install my locker and axels this Saturday at my parents house.  The only thing I can think that I may need right now is a press to put on the bearings.  I would like to be ready to go for the May run to MaBell. Ultimately this is in preparation for Florida Vacation. If anyone would like to drop by my parents live just up the road from me on Partridge Hollow rd. Any suggestions prior to Saturday would be appreciated. ;D

calvynandhobbs:
I'm tied up Saturday, but when I replaced the bearings on D44 rear axle shafts I did not use any press. I put the shafts in my freezer over night and I put the bearings in a toaster oven for about 3 hours  prior to doing the install. They slid together really easy.

skibum:
Be shure to have all bearings installed prior to starting the job. Hope you have a dial indicator & carrier shim kit to get the backlash correct. Also be shure to have all the tork,bearing preload & backlash specks handy. You will need a dial tork wrench to measure the total turning force of the pinion & carrier to measure the proper preload of the carrier but need to measure the pinion first W/O the carrier installed then add the specks to the total when checking it with the carrier installed. If you got any more questions I will try to answer as best as I can. I have not done this in 6Yrs so I could be wrong on a few things. As they say. When all else fails. Read the book. ::)

Mr Rock:
If I remember correctlly, you have the D35 axle right? and it has C-clips right?

If it's a C-clip axle, you'll need a slide hammer to remove the bearing from the axel housing,

To remove the diff cover, remove all the bolts except the top one, then tap the cover, it should break loose and all the fullid should drain out without going all over the place, don't forget the oil pan to catch the fluid. Make sure you have a few cans of break clean and start spraying down the insides.
You will need a 12 point 1/4" wrench to remove the bolt/pin that hlds the centre pin in place.
Push the shafts inwards to remove the C-clip, they shuld just fall out but you may need a pair of longnose pliers to help.
Pull out the axle shaft, Remove the bearing and seal with a slide hammer
Pack the new bearing with grease and tap into place
Install the new seal
Install the axle shaft

If you don't have C-clips then I just did a bunch of typing for nothing!

and X2 on whatever Bob says!

B52BUFF:
You have not typed unnecessarily. I do have c clips. A guy at work is going to loan me a gauge. I also need to pick up shims. I do have a spare car if all doesn't go well but at least I will have them in for wheeling in the future. I am a bit nervous.  

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