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ian Simpson · 11-13-2016, 10:32 PM

I had a nasty surprise a week or so ago - after removing the rear hubs to refurbish the brakes, I discovered the passenger side axle shaft to be a total write-off with a torn up key way.

I have a new axle shaft on its way, and have determined to refresh the transmission and clutch while I have the rear axle out of the car.

My question is this:

Should I drop the spring with the axle and then spread the spring for removal? Or, should I spread and disconnect spring from the axle before dropping the axle, leaving the spring hanging in the cross member?

I do have the use of a good quality spring spreader.

11-13-2016, 10:32 PM	#1
ian Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 709	Removing the rear axle. I had a nasty surprise a week or so ago - after removing the rear hubs to refurbish the brakes, I discovered the passenger side axle shaft to be a total write-off with a torn up key way. I have a new axle shaft on its way, and have determined to refresh the transmission and clutch while I have the rear axle out of the car. My question is this: Should I drop the spring with the axle and then spread the spring for removal? Or, should I spread and disconnect spring from the axle before dropping the axle, leaving the spring hanging in the cross member? I do have the use of a good quality spring spreader.