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1980-1983 AMC Eagle's
 
1980-1983 AMC Eagle's
  
The Differential repair requires special skills and specialty tools.
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The inspection procedures found elsewhere in the AMC Eaglepedia will tell if repairs are necessary.
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<center>'''Front Axle Differetial/Removal/Installation:'''</center>
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Gilspix/AMC%20Diagrams/Differentialfigure10.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Gilspix/AMC%20Diagrams/Differentialfigure11.jpg
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1.- Remove the axle assembly.
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2.- Remove the axle housing cover bolts and cover.
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3.- Mark the differential bearing caps with a centerpunch for reassembly alignment reference.
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4.- Loosen but do not remove the fiferential bearing cap bolts.
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5.- Install an axle housing spreader (tool part No. J-24385-01) and spreader adapters (toll part No. J-24161) as shown in [b]Figure 23.[/b] Used hold-down clamps to keep spreader in position.
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6.- Install a dial indicator as shown in [b]Figure 23.[/b] Zero the indicator gauge. make sure the indicator plunger touches one side of the housing opening
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Gilspix/AMC%20Diagrams/Differentialfigure23.jpg
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<center>'''CAUTION:  Do not exceed the specified housing spread in Step 7.
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Spreading the housing  greater amount than specified can cause damage or distortion.'''</center>
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7.- Slowly spread the housing 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) while watching the indicator. Remove the dial indicator when housing spread is complete.
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8.- Remove and tag the differential bearing caps for reassembly reference.
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9.- Position one pry bar under the ring gear bolt head and a second pry bar under the differential case. remove the differential assembly from the housing.
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10.- Remove the spreader tool to prevent the possibility of housing distortion.
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11.- Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten all fasteners to specifications.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Gilspix/AMC%20Diagrams/Differentialtable1.jpg
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 21 November 2012

1980-1983 AMC Eagle's

Db> Zero