Camaro24

Ok i bought a left side output shaft from a vendor. I got my diff set out on the table all ready to tear into this thing with my instructions from http://www.c5frc.com/DIY/Hardened_Ou...haft/index.htm . well i get to looking at this website and it looks like this is a guide to changing the right side output shaft. Am I wrong in thinking this or is the left shaft taken out from the right side? I took the left cover off and couldnt see a c-clip or anything to release the shaft so I'm kinda stumped.

Camaro24

anyone, about to go give it another try! thanks

highpockets

Follow the directions shown and you will be fine.You should be replacing the LONG shaft,to replace the short side you need a gear as well.Regardless,the diff comes apart or out of the case from the same side regardless,once you pull the 10 smaller bolts holding the carrier( NOT the ring gear) together,you will see where the new shaft goes.PM me if you like,I think I have some pics floating around of this job.

Camaro24

thanks! just got it apart for anyone who has the problem in the future those directions are for the left shaft it just pertty much runs to both ends of the differential.

vsocks1

Does the rearend need to come out to replace the left output shaft?

Camaro24

ya you'll need to take it out but its not too tough. worst part was putting the c-clips on the new shaft