I am starting this thread to outline the steps - which I'll update as the work progresses.
In general I believe that only one side of the axle needs to be removed.
here are the steps, please chime in if I miss or overlook or get something wrong. Front and rear may be similar:
1: lift the SEE till tire can be removed, remove tire
2: remove stabilizer
3: use bottle-jack to support axle and remove shock
4: lower axle till spring is 'relaxed' and can be removed - no need for a spring compression tool to hold it.
5: disconnect lines/hoses (air, break)
6: drain differential oil and open differential case to 'separate' the one side of the axle
7: remove spring (#9) and dog gear (10), I suppose the rest (11-15) would follow?
At this point I am not sure if I also need to remove the drive-shaft to remove the inner o-rings. And if so if it would be better to also open the other side of the axle (wheel side).
I have ordered some parts, but it could take another week for them to arrive anyways - so there is time to make myself smart about this task.
In general I believe that only one side of the axle needs to be removed.
here are the steps, please chime in if I miss or overlook or get something wrong. Front and rear may be similar:
1: lift the SEE till tire can be removed, remove tire
2: remove stabilizer
3: use bottle-jack to support axle and remove shock
4: lower axle till spring is 'relaxed' and can be removed - no need for a spring compression tool to hold it.
5: disconnect lines/hoses (air, break)
6: drain differential oil and open differential case to 'separate' the one side of the axle
7: remove spring (#9) and dog gear (10), I suppose the rest (11-15) would follow?
At this point I am not sure if I also need to remove the drive-shaft to remove the inner o-rings. And if so if it would be better to also open the other side of the axle (wheel side).
I have ordered some parts, but it could take another week for them to arrive anyways - so there is time to make myself smart about this task.