21-08-2017, 09:30 AM
(This post was last modified: 21-08-2017, 09:38 AM by Bob Culver.)
The disentangling from and reuniting of axle casing with the spring is often a mission; a second pair of hands likely useful. Nonetheless removing an axle shaft, or direct reassembly is not overly complex. But close attention to all the check points (axle and hub oil seals, cracks in other axle, taper fits, puller thread on hub, studs, retention of exact crownwheel positon and loading influenced by gasket, axle shaft assembled length etc) can develop into a saga.
There have been very many posts where Derek's last sentence would have been the most appropriate reply!
Although In my observation with old cars professional “mechanic” attention, unless by someone familiar with the a model, is often less capable than a patient amateur.
The experts may comment but I suspect the axle assembly releses more easily if the springs are supported so that not fully drooping down.
There have been very many posts where Derek's last sentence would have been the most appropriate reply!
Although In my observation with old cars professional “mechanic” attention, unless by someone familiar with the a model, is often less capable than a patient amateur.
The experts may comment but I suspect the axle assembly releses more easily if the springs are supported so that not fully drooping down.