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Dana 27 Carrier Removal

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jeremy Knakmuhs, Jan 27, 2020.

  1. Jan 27, 2020
    Jeremy Knakmuhs

    Jeremy Knakmuhs Jknakmuhs

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    Have the front axle taken apart minus the carrier. For some reason we can not get this to come out to get to the inner seals. Any tips on getting this to come out?
     
  2. Jan 28, 2020
    wheelie

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    Usually a couple of pry bars or long screw drivers can be used to semi gently pry it out. Maybe a swat or two with a rubber mallet.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2020
    Jeremy Knakmuhs

    Jeremy Knakmuhs Jknakmuhs

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    Thanks I'll give that a try.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2020
    TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

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    Pry bars usually work. On stubborn ones, I have had good success using a slide hammer with two-jaw attachment clamped onto the carrier. I think the impact of the slide kinda pops it loose.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2020
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Vanguard

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    please note that the use of explosives is not recommended by the forum....
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2020
    colojeepguy

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    You can put a wrench on one of the ring gear bolts and turn the pinon, it should force it out.
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2020
    BadGoat

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    But if you do, we want video....
     
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    txtoller

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    And here comes the hall monitor to ruin all the fun!:n::whistle:
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2020
    Keys5a

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    I took Howard's case of dynamite response as the reference of the "case" as a "carrier". The part the ring gear is bolted onto is the case. The carrier is the whole cast housing all this goes into. I'm starting to sound like Nick!
    -Donny
     
  11. Feb 1, 2020
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    You are *WAY* overthinking this Herr Doctore :rolleyes:

    Sometimes a big bang is just a Big Bang :D
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2020
    tripilio

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    When I did my Dana 25 I used two BIG screwdrivers. I thought it was going to be more difficult but it came out with a little persuation. Make sure equal pressure is applied to both screwdrivers, otherwise it might cock to one side and then it would be waaay harder to remove. My half cent...
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2020
    Henri Watson

    Henri Watson Member

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    I recently forced a new carrier into my housing that was way too tight. To get it out I slipped a ratchet strap around the differential and hooked the other end to the ball hitch on my truck. I put some old pillows and blankets down where I expected it to eject and started slowly ratcheting the strap tight. Popped out eventually and bounced on the pads. Plan B was of course to just put the truck in gear and floor it.
     
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