Front Diff Removal, 4x4 engagement issues
#1
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
Front Diff Removal, 4x4 engagement issues
Is this as simple as it looks? Unbolt the axle flanges, un hook electrical connections and vent tube, unbolt drive shaft, unbolt diff and lower?
Reason being, I must've muffed something up when installing the passenger side axle tube assembly when I changed the axle seal, so I'm just going to drop the entire assembly to make sure it is aligned when I re-install it. I get zero engagement when turning the ****. I can hear the actuator when it goes to engage, and the **** lights like it is engaged. No weird noises, just still 2wd.
Reason being, I must've muffed something up when installing the passenger side axle tube assembly when I changed the axle seal, so I'm just going to drop the entire assembly to make sure it is aligned when I re-install it. I get zero engagement when turning the ****. I can hear the actuator when it goes to engage, and the **** lights like it is engaged. No weird noises, just still 2wd.
#3
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (20)
I usually have to pop the steering link off to get the axle in and out. Only takes seconds with the right removal tool.
I also undo the top bolt on the diff and loosen the bottom but leave it in. Let the unit swing down closer to the floor. Then grab the diff and take out the bottom bolt. Works like a charm. Don't have to lift it as high.
I also undo the top bolt on the diff and loosen the bottom but leave it in. Let the unit swing down closer to the floor. Then grab the diff and take out the bottom bolt. Works like a charm. Don't have to lift it as high.
#4
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
If the truck in his sig is the one he is working with he doesn't have much of an issue with steering links.
Just unbolt the power steering rack on the GMT-900's and lower it down so it can hang. Remove the cross beam frame support under the oil pan, it's just 4 bolts. Swing it towards the passenger side when you pull it out and it drops right down.
Just unbolt the power steering rack on the GMT-900's and lower it down so it can hang. Remove the cross beam frame support under the oil pan, it's just 4 bolts. Swing it towards the passenger side when you pull it out and it drops right down.
#5
Yep, no upper and lower housing bolts on GMT900s. Just the 4 outer tube bolts. I didn't even mess with my steering linkages, used a jack to help me wiggle and angle it out and in.
#7
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
So, if anyone is planning on doing this, I suggest dropping the front crossmember. Just 4 bolts/nuts and the diff comes out so easy. Also, if you have to change axle seals, drop the diff. It will save so much time and frustration being able to do it on a bench and not under the truck.
Trending Topics
#9
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
The following users liked this post:
swathdiver (01-24-2018)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fellow294
Miscellaneous Classifieds
4
12-26-2009 11:24 PM
BlackGMC
Southern
30
10-15-2008 02:32 PM
1slow01Z71
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
3
07-31-2007 09:13 AM