PJB

Is there a site where I can find a diagram of the rearend in my car? I want to see how everything goes so I can do my 5 lug swap with new axles.

7upedition

FORD 8.8 rear axle diagram, quality isn't greatest but should help.

PJB

Thanks
Unfortunately that one doesnt show the inside of the housing and how stuff goes in though.
Im trying to see how the axles are held in place and where the pins and clips go.

93 LX FiveO

well look on the 4 lug

PJB

Yeah, but once I get it apart to take the axles out I wont be able to see how it goes anymore. Im keeping the same rearend.

mustang93

its really simple to pull the axles. it will prolly take like 15 min for a first timer.
1. support on jackstands
2. pull the rear wheels and drums
3. take off the diff cover and drain the fluid
4. loosen the bolt and take out the little shaft in the dif (not sure what its called it just 1 bolt and its a metal shaft maybed somebody can help me out)
5. after you remove that have a buddy push in one of the axles a littel bit
6. pull the C clip out w/ some pliars
7. slowly remove the axle

over all its really really easy. good luck

PJB

Thanks. Ive never actually worked on a rear end and dont know what Im looking for or how easy this is.

mustang93

yeah you shoulnt have a problem with it. as long as you have some idea of what you are doing you should be fine. also a chilton manual would be pretty helpful if you dont have one already.