<VV> Trans/Diff Separation

[Byron Comp]

Actually, Clark's (and probably other vendors also) sells a special tool which 
fits onto a 1/2" ratchet or extension and sort of wedges into the teeth of the 
side retainers ring and provides for a fairly smooth removal. The holding jig on 
the workbench is undoubtedly a good idea as in order to get enough purchase to 
turn the retainer ring you may need some extra muscle via a breaker bar.

Good luck,
Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert.
Brrrrrrrrrrrr 22 degrees Gainesville, FL


>Message: 4
>Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:12:59 -0500
>From: "Clark Hartzel" <chartzel at comcast.net>
>Subject: <VV> trans/diff separation
>To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Message-ID: <14E25AB8D7D34ABB939219DB9A2A6FE9 at ClarkPC>
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>There is a gasket between them which sticks sometimes depending on whether
>the last guy used "stickum" to seal it.  Take a chisel and gently wedge it
>between the surfaces.  If you "dent" the face be sure to file it flat before
>reassembling.  This is an easy operation.  Just wait until you try to remove
>the side retainers to remove the ring gear case.  You will invent new swear
>words.  I suggest taking a punch and marking the position of the retainers
>so you can put them back to the same adjustment.  Do not hammer on the teeth
>to remove the retainers.  You will break them.  I use an old retainer with
>holes drilled thru it for a round bar to gain leverage.  Put it teeth to
>teeth against the stuck one.  I also have a holding jig bolted to my
>workbench so you can bolt the diff in place while trying to unscrew the side
>retainers.  After years of rust they can be a PITA to remove.  You need a
>diff gasket kit to replace the big O-rings and stub axle side seals at
>reassembly time.
>Good luck, Clark Hartzel