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Help Pulling Rear axle
I've got a basic question that I'm sure the vast base of knowledge out there can help me with.
I am current removing the rear axle assembly in my 71 GT for the first time. Each manual that I have says something like
" Mark the mating parts of the drive shaft-to pinion extension flange, separate the flange........."
I can't see exactly what 'm supposed to mark and why. I have everything disconnected and the u-bolts off of the rear u-joint. It looks to me like when I disconnect the central joint bracket the whole thing will slide out from the car separating only at the rear u-joint.
What is going to separate here that I should be concerned with re-alignment upon re-assembly?
Thanks
I've got a basic question that I'm sure the vast base of knowledge out there can help me with.
I am current removing the rear axle assembly in my 71 GT for the first time. Each manual that I have says something like
" Mark the mating parts of the drive shaft-to pinion extension flange, separate the flange........."
I can't see exactly what 'm supposed to mark and why. I have everything disconnected and the u-bolts off of the rear u-joint. It looks to me like when I disconnect the central joint bracket the whole thing will slide out from the car separating only at the rear u-joint.
What is going to separate here that I should be concerned with re-alignment upon re-assembly?
Thanks