[Roadsters] Rear axle vs carrier?s

[John Over]

Shouldn't be an issue.  Bearing caps off?  😃

John

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> On May 20, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Paul Kort <paulsdatsunstuff at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Small, and It's a Nissan.  1969 Datsun Sport 1600, better know to most of us as a roadster.
> 
> Paul
> 
>> On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 3:46 PM, John Over <jover4x4 at aol.com> wrote:
>> Paul,
>> 
>> Sometimes the shims that preload the side bearings are tough to overcome, especially with little leverage.  Upon install many differentials employ the use of a case spreader in order to set proper preload.  You may want to try to find more leverage and pry out.  With that being said you may need a case spreader to set proper bearing preload upon install.  Is it a Dana axle and a large vehicle?
>> 
>> John Over
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 20, 2015, at 1:18 PM, Paul Kort via Datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>   Since several of you have suggested that I pull the axles out before trying to get the carrier free, .....well, I did that already.  Still stuck.  As the saying goes, 'This ain't my first rodeo!'
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Paul
>>> 
>>>> On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Gary Boone <gboone70 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> Paul, 
>>>> If you're trying to do what I think you're trying to do, you have to pull both axles out a few inches to disengage. 
>>>> 
>>>> From: Paul Kort via Datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
>>>> To: Roadster Stuff <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> 
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 9:28 AM
>>>> Subject: [Roadsters] Rear axle vs carrier?s
>>>> 
>>>>   Working with a late model rear axle assembly, trying to remove the gear carrier assembly.  It won't budge!  Can't even drive a pry bar between the two housings.  And it has been soaking up penetrating oil for a few days now.
>>>> 
>>>>   Any hints on how to separate these two?  I doubt they have been apart since the factory.
>>>> 
>>>> TIA,
>>>> 
>>>> Paul
>>>> Ohio
>>>> 
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