GMT 900 Front Differential Removal

[GhostWriter]

Am in the process of dropping the front differential for evaluation and/or repair.

 

Removed the two retaining straps from the yoke, but was unable to disengage the front u-joint.

 

Assuming that rust is the culprit, but wanted to make sure I didn't need to loosen the rubber boot on the transfer case end of the front driveshaft?

 

Please, advise.

 

Thanks a million for your help!

 

 

[Swimmer8366]

Just the straps they can be stubborn. It's a slip yoke going into case. Just like the one on the transmission. Take straps off and pop her out.

 

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[Jsdirt]

Yeah, they can stick - always do up here.

 

Just make sure you don't send the caps and all the needle bearings flying when you pry or tap it off of there. That makes for a bad day. Make sure both caps are free of the yoke before moving the driveshaft, so it all comes off together.

[GhostWriter]

Thanks for the replies. I'll leave the rear boot alone.

 

Sounds like a job for my under-powered air hammer, equipped with a smoothing hammer bit.

 

That will allow me to apply a little vibration with one hand, while holding on to the caps with the other.

 

Thanks, again.