takin care of it once and for all
05-05-2007, 02:20 PM
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takin care of it once and for all
so after work today im gonna be doing a few things to the stang...its been a long time comin but i got nothin better to do so i have a few questions
1. im going to be replacing the seal where the driveshaft goes into the transmission...is this possable for me to do with just a floor jack and your standard socket and wrench set and how difficult is this...i will also be replacing the fluid...what do i need and where can i get it?
2. while im doing number 1 i figured id replace my U joints...need to rule them out as my vibration problem...once again is this possable with your everyday tool set?...is there an easy way to tell if they are bad?...do i need high quality ones or will autozone specials do the trick?
3. the rearend is leakin fluid somethin auful but i dont think im ready to tackle this yet so i think im just gonna top off the fluid...what fluid do i need and how do i get it in there?
answers to any of these questions would be awsome...i wont be back on to check this till about 5 so ill reply to any questions then...thanks guys!!!
1. im going to be replacing the seal where the driveshaft goes into the transmission...is this possable for me to do with just a floor jack and your standard socket and wrench set and how difficult is this...i will also be replacing the fluid...what do i need and where can i get it?
2. while im doing number 1 i figured id replace my U joints...need to rule them out as my vibration problem...once again is this possable with your everyday tool set?...is there an easy way to tell if they are bad?...do i need high quality ones or will autozone specials do the trick?
3. the rearend is leakin fluid somethin auful but i dont think im ready to tackle this yet so i think im just gonna top off the fluid...what fluid do i need and how do i get it in there?
answers to any of these questions would be awsome...i wont be back on to check this till about 5 so ill reply to any questions then...thanks guys!!!
05-05-2007, 02:31 PM
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RE: takin care of it once and for all
Don't know about the 1st one, but here's my take on the second one:
Step 1: Take the front bolts holding the shaft to the transmission out.
Step 2: Take the back bolts holding the shaft to the axle out.
Step 3: Remove shaft from under car, wrap it up in some rags (so you don't make a mess) get in your other car, and take shaft to driveline shop.
Step 4: Pay driveline shop to replace ujoints and balance shaft
Step 5: Install is the reverse of steps 1-3
For Number 3:
Drive to Lube shop: Pay to have them top off rear end (doing it from under the car CAN be done, but it's going to be messy).
If you want to do 3 yourself:
You need to find the fill plug, get all four wheels in the air (the car should be level).
Pump the proper fluid (probably 80-90 hypoid gear oil, check your manual) into the hole until it's full to the bottom of the hole.
Replace plug, and your done.
Step 1: Take the front bolts holding the shaft to the transmission out.
Step 2: Take the back bolts holding the shaft to the axle out.
Step 3: Remove shaft from under car, wrap it up in some rags (so you don't make a mess) get in your other car, and take shaft to driveline shop.
Step 4: Pay driveline shop to replace ujoints and balance shaft
Step 5: Install is the reverse of steps 1-3
For Number 3:
Drive to Lube shop: Pay to have them top off rear end (doing it from under the car CAN be done, but it's going to be messy).
If you want to do 3 yourself:
You need to find the fill plug, get all four wheels in the air (the car should be level).
Pump the proper fluid (probably 80-90 hypoid gear oil, check your manual) into the hole until it's full to the bottom of the hole.
Replace plug, and your done.
05-05-2007, 03:42 PM
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RE: takin care of it once and for all
changing your rear fluid is easy. take all the bolts out of the cover execpt the top one just losen that one a little. make sure you have a catch pan under neither the rear. get a flat head screw driver under the cover and pry open. let the fluid drain then take the cover off all the way. let it sit for 5 minutes or so to let everything drain out. clean off the cover and the rear where the gasket goes. use black rtv on the cover then put the cover back on let sit for another 5-10 minutes so it dries enough that you can get fluid in. make sure you get the limited slip additive. fill rear with 75-125 synthetic motorcraft fluid works great in mine.
05-05-2007, 03:46 PM
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RE: takin care of it once and for all
im poor so everything is d.i.y. keep that in mind...thanks for the suggestions tho rhein...i do need to get the shaft balanced tho
You might be suprised - you might find out if you take the shaft out yourself and take it somewhere, it might be less than you imagine.....
And like mattdel said, you'll need a hammer, bar, and snap ring pliers and I would argue a good work bench and a vice.
05-05-2007, 03:57 PM
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RE: takin care of it once and for all
ORIGINAL: shibby_cbs
so after work today im gonna be doing a few things to the stang...its been a long time comin but i got nothin better to do so i have a few questions
1. im going to be replacing the seal where the driveshaft goes into the transmission...is this possable for me to do with just a floor jack and your standard socket and wrench set and how difficult is this...i will also be replacing the fluid...what do i need and where can i get it? Yes, you will be able to use a socket set, but a box end wrench, 12mm, will come in handy on removing the drive shaft. Use a straight screwdriver to remove the seal. Hardest part is reinstalling the new seal, but should be no real isse...take your time and try not to ruin your new seal. Use ATF fluid in your tranny. Drain it, pull your fill plug on the passenger side, just above your drain, and use a pump to fill it back up till it starts to spill out. You could also remve your shifter and fill from there till it starts to spill out the fill hole.(this is for a manual tranny BTW)
2. while im doing number 1 i figured id replace my U joints...need to rule them out as my vibration problem...once again is this possable with your everyday tool set?...is there an easy way to tell if they are bad?...do i need high quality ones or will autozone specials do the trick? If they a lose, they are bad, you will have to wiggle them around to find out...easy to see. I would step up and get a better U joint if you are going to do it.
3. the rearend is leakin fluid somethin auful but i dont think im ready to tackle this yet so i think im just gonna top off the fluid...what fluid do i need and how do i get it in there? there is a fill hole on top of the housing, kind of behind the cover on the driverside?? maybe. I use a 90 wt gear oil...Valvoline
answers to any of these questions would be awsome...i wont be back on to check this till about 5 so ill reply to any questions then...thanks guys!!!
so after work today im gonna be doing a few things to the stang...its been a long time comin but i got nothin better to do so i have a few questions
1. im going to be replacing the seal where the driveshaft goes into the transmission...is this possable for me to do with just a floor jack and your standard socket and wrench set and how difficult is this...i will also be replacing the fluid...what do i need and where can i get it? Yes, you will be able to use a socket set, but a box end wrench, 12mm, will come in handy on removing the drive shaft. Use a straight screwdriver to remove the seal. Hardest part is reinstalling the new seal, but should be no real isse...take your time and try not to ruin your new seal. Use ATF fluid in your tranny. Drain it, pull your fill plug on the passenger side, just above your drain, and use a pump to fill it back up till it starts to spill out. You could also remve your shifter and fill from there till it starts to spill out the fill hole.(this is for a manual tranny BTW)
2. while im doing number 1 i figured id replace my U joints...need to rule them out as my vibration problem...once again is this possable with your everyday tool set?...is there an easy way to tell if they are bad?...do i need high quality ones or will autozone specials do the trick? If they a lose, they are bad, you will have to wiggle them around to find out...easy to see. I would step up and get a better U joint if you are going to do it.
3. the rearend is leakin fluid somethin auful but i dont think im ready to tackle this yet so i think im just gonna top off the fluid...what fluid do i need and how do i get it in there? there is a fill hole on top of the housing, kind of behind the cover on the driverside?? maybe. I use a 90 wt gear oil...Valvoline
answers to any of these questions would be awsome...i wont be back on to check this till about 5 so ill reply to any questions then...thanks guys!!!
05-05-2007, 03:59 PM
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RE: takin care of it once and for all
ORIGINAL: shibby_cbs
im poor so everything is d.i.y. keep that in mind...thanks for the suggestions tho rhein...i do need to get the shaft balanced tho
im poor so everything is d.i.y. keep that in mind...thanks for the suggestions tho rhein...i do need to get the shaft balanced tho