to swap out the rear axles on an 8.8, all i really need to do is take the rear cover off, allow all the nasty diff. fluid to drain out. then i just need to remove the c clips and slide the axles out, then reverse to reinstall correct? or do I need to remove the differental to do so?

 

Thats the jist of it. You have to remove the 5/16" or 8mm (wrench sizes) bolt and pinion shaft to remove the c-clips though. Be sure to put loc-tite back on the bolt though.

 

gotcha, any idea of what to tourqe them too? since its 8mm i assume not much right?

 

Tight, like a spark plug. Also don't rotate the carrier w/ the pin out or the spider gears will fall out.

 

Remember friction modifier on refill.

 

thanks guys. im just planning my 5 lug swap. progress is slow due to working too much and needing the damn car everyday

edit* i do have my haynes manual to consult as well