8.75 rear chunk removal

[Randy73]

Anybody have a step by step for a 73-74 b-body?

 

[5.7 hemi]

Pull the axles, drive shaft, nuts on the chunk, capture the fluid with a pan when you break the seal and take it out. This is the highlights so dont forget the jackstands for safety and the center is heavy so be careful.

 

[5wndwcpe]

Leave one or two nuts loosely attached to the studs when you break the pumpkin from the seal. This way it won't fall and crush your head when it pops loose.

 

[Randy73]

Thanks all, just making sure I did not run into any surprises.

 

[5wndwcpe]

Also, if you're going to pull the axles completely out, wrap a cardboard tube around the axle ( when it's partially out) and slide it halfway into the outer seal. Then pull the axle fully out while holding the cardboard in place. This will protect the seal form the splines of the axle as they pass through.