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  1. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Yes I did, the spring got tweaked just a little but that was enough to keep it from staying in the grove. I finally gave up on that spring since I had one from the old sprag that was not miss formed. That did the trick for me. Hope it helps
  2. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Oh nooooooo. It’s going to be awhile before I am willing to take that thing back apart. not sure if I got it corrected before I put it back together. Will sure try the test by jacking the front.
  3. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Well to update, another 12hr day on this project, got to say I think I have an understanding of a sprag now. took a couple of steps back today before working it out, I managed to install the main gear upside down , figured that out after not being able to draw the housing up all the way, or so...
  4. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Oh have not checked to see if the shift fork is moving freely, I’ll check that too tomorrow thanks
  5. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    No, I did not remove it . On the tm it showed installing it last. the tap that protrudes into the case is out of the housing is out but housing is in place. , I’ll take the speedometer housing off in the morning and give that a try. lf that doesn’t work my next idea is to take the whole noise...
  6. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    We’ll heat did the trick, sounded like a cannon going off . And the new sprag assembly pressed right on. Now back to some above average suffering trying to get the unit back on the transfer case. same as before ,the front companion flange was binding as I was removing the noise piece. It is...
  7. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Thanks for the reply, I had reviewed the tm and got after it and it slid right off. Now the next drama, have dismantled the sprag and removed the 2 snap rings. From what I read the next step is to press the shaft out. using my new 12ton press it just laughed at me . Apparently I either am...
  8. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    So made some progress, finally Ready to remove the nose piece I have a concern, with the noise piece tight to the transfer case , the bottom companion flange turns freely As I start to separate the noise piece the companion flange binds. Is it ok to continue to force the noise piece off?
  9. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Thanks I did find that and yes looks like I was trying to do it wrong, I will re-secure the upper retaining ring , get the snap ring back on then pull the companion flange. Hopefully will be able to pull the nose off then.
  10. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Did find the brake down of the transfer case in the tm. form what I am reading looks like that upper shaft stays in place, I need to pull the companion flange, then the nose piece will have the clearance necessary to slide off. course if you have done the job would love any pointers! thanks
  11. M51clueless

    M51 Sprag Replacement

    Need some help I cannot get the upper shaft to slide out. Have not found the step by step in the tm for how to take the nose piece off the front to the transfer case , what I have done is remove the front driveshaft disconnect the air lines remove the driveshaft between the transmission...
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