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There's a key, over-arching phrase that looms over this job - "It Depends." If you're one of the lucky ones who can get the axle to release from the outer joint (after you wrestle off the collar nut), the job seems to be quite a bit more straightforward than going through the inner joint, which is what I, tspeed, and a few others had to do. This method is also fairly straightforward, but it adds several more steps to the process, including the removal of the inner boot, which necessitates buying a second set of boot clamps. Then there's the matter of that unusual grease to deal with. If you go the inner boot route, plan on a good five hours of hard labor per side.
ThunderX recently posted what looks like a great tip. I would definitely give this a shot. I would also invest in an impact wrench to remove the collar nut, but make sure you have a new one available, because you will destroy the old one in the process of removing it (the collar nut, not the impact wrench - hopefully, anyway!). Good luck!
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12-31-2011, 01:00 PM
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