joohn wrote:
I have just received an email from the dealer who tells me there are "C" clips to hold them in?
That is correct, the axles are locked in place with "C" clips inside the differential carrier!
To remove an axle, you have to open up the differential, unbolt the spider gear cross pin locking bolt (no. 28) and slide the cross pin (no. 25) out of the housing enough to allow the axles to be pushed in a small amount that will allow the "C" clip to be removed from the end of the axle. The clip will actually fall out when you push the axle in far enough!
Once this is done, the axle will slide out easily allowing access and the removal of the seals & bearings.
I would strongly recommend doing both sides since you are going in that deep!!!
Keep in mind; the axle bearing removal requires the use of an inside bearing puller and / or slide hammer combo!
The clips are item no. 52 on the diagram:
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