Once you have removed the nyloc nuts attaching the hub to the trailing
arm and disconnected the flange at the other end from the diff then the
entire axle should be free to move as long as it is not hanging up on
something (I assume you have removed the brake shoes and springs) and
you have the TA at a height that the axle is roughly straight so the
axle is not under stress. I would first try jiggling it and if it is
still not obviously separating from the trailing arm I might try a bit
of very very gently tapping just in case things have gotten a bit bonded
with age but the axle should be obviously free of all impediments and
should just need a bit of wiggling to fully extract. If it isnt moving
at all or showing signs that it is unwilling to part company with the TA
then something is wrong and I would step away from the vehicle and
ponder that for a bit. If the TA has previously been helicoiled I guess
it is possible that one or more studs are not perfectly straight and the
hub is binding there so you could try removing all the studs first if a
visual inspection doesn't reveal an obvious culprit.
It is possible to split the axle where it joins at the rubber gaiter.
Just undo the wire and the two parts should just slide apart. They are
keyed so it only goes back together one way. I doubt that will help
though other than confirm which end is stuck.
Stan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of james mc arthur
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:57 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: rear axle removal
Hello to all! I am attempting to disassemble the rear end components
in order to install new bushings, the tube shock conversion, and the new
u-joints. I have removed the 6 nuts (and in some cases, the studs as
well ) that attach to the backing plate, and the 4 nuts and bolts that
join the differential and axle flanges. I take it that the Bentley's
"slide the assembly out" is an understatement. The assembly will NOT
budge. Have I missed other attachment points? Is there a means to
separate the assembly that I am unaware of? I thought that I would seek
the collective wisdom before I make up a bracket and attempt to remove
the axle assembly with a slide hammer. Any and all thoughts are
appreciated; I can be reached at jrmcarthur@verizon.net. Thanks to
all!!......Jim McArthur....1974 TR6
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