8.8 differential problem help!

[2fast4-89stang]

I was helping my budy change his gears to 373's and we ran into a problem. case is that theres a (n-shape) metal clip between the gears inside the differential ball and we need to pull-it out in order to get to the c-clips to remove rear axles. If any body knows how to remove them I would appreciate-it very much. We tried to pull as hard as we could and also used a hammer to tried to pound it out. But it did not work.

 

[85GTlover]

Can you get needle nose type pliers on the clip thing?

 

[2fast4-89stang]

I tried needle nose pliers to remove c-clips and to also remove the n-shape metal clip, but it kept slipping. Do you know if there's a special tool to remove the metal n-shape clip.

 

[85GTlover]

I just looked in the manual it shows picture of guy with that tool pulling a clip thing out. It mentions no special tool just for axle shaft oil seal. So squeeze those plyers Like you would squeeze a xxxxxxx's neck who was messin with your sister. It just shows that pic(Says see pics) and says "remove the C lock (arrow points to C lock)".

 

[EMW150]

You don't need to remove the S spring to get the axles out. It's cut out to allow the axles to be pushed in and the c-clips removed. You do have to remove the small bolt on the side and push the pin out however. You'll have to fight with the S-spring if you want to rebuild the traction lok. I always just drove it in and out with a hammer. It's not bad just watch your fingers cause it's easy to get pinched.

 

[axeman]

don't take the spring out unless you are going to rebuild the T-lock. it can be a pain to install. now would be the best time to rebuild the T-lock though!

here, do a little reading. this article also covers the T-lock rebuild. http://www.stangcrazy.com/tech/techarticles/gearinstall.htm