D35 cross shaft

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RenegadeStang

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Statesboro, GA

• Jun 26, 2008

• #1

So I'm rippin' apart a D35 that has a Trac Loc diff in it. Trying to remove the axle shafts, so I know that I need to tap out the cross shaft in the diff. There's what looks to be a set screw holding the cross shaft in place. If it is a set screw, how do I go about loosening it, as it has a crazy head on it.

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Jun 26, 2008

• #2

RenegadeStang said:

So I'm rippin' apart a D35 that has a Trac Loc diff in it. Trying to remove the axle shafts, so I know that I need to tap out the cross shaft in the diff. There's what looks to be a set screw holding the cross shaft in place. If it is a set screw, how do I go about loosening it, as it has a crazy head on it.

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From what I've seen so far, there are two ways that the cross shaft is retained:

1) Roll pin. Don't drive it all the way out - just drive it far enough to clear the cross shaft. This will make it easier when you put the thing back in.

2) Setscrew. This is a funky long screw that is only threaded under the head, and should have a reduced (1/4"? 5/16") hex head that should take a regular wrench or socket.

Unless you've got something weird - in which case, I'd appreciate pix.

 

JXPEEJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Apple Valley Ca.

• Jun 26, 2008

• #3

By crazy head do you mean 1/4" 12 point?

 

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RenegadeStang

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Statesboro, GA

• Jun 26, 2008

• #4

It's definitely not a roll pin. I'll get a pic of the set screw tomorrow.

 

Tim_MN

Freakish Hand Strength

NAXJA Member

Location

Minneapolis, MN

• Jun 26, 2008

• #5

JXPEEJ said:

1/4" 12 point

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socket or wrench will get it removed

 

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RenegadeStang

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Statesboro, GA

• Jun 26, 2008

• #6

JXPEEJ said:

By crazy head do you mean 1/4" 12 point?

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Actually, now that I look at it again and am not so tired, I think that's exactly what it is. Thanks for the help guys!

 

stewie

NAXJA Forum User

Location

the Union of Socialist States, Amerika

• Jun 26, 2008

• #7

when i parted out my d35, the cross pin retaining bolt was an 8mm (5/16") 12 point head. i was not able to get a socket on it so i used a 12 pt wrench. easy as pie.

 

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jeep ride

NAXJA Forum User

Location

West Virginia 25064

• Jun 26, 2008

• #8

Just be carefull removeing that little is easy broken then it is a problem that you don't want.

 

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RenegadeStang

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Statesboro, GA

• Jul 5, 2008

• #9

Hmmm.... Tried gettin' an 8mm socket on there. It wanted to go on, but it looks like a few of the bolt-head's teeth are a lil' gnarled. I'll see if I can get a wrench on there...