How To Remove a C-Clip Axle Shaft

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In this video I'll show you how to remove a c-clip style axle shaft. In this particular video we are working on a rear dana 35c from a Jeep Cherokee. But many rear C-clip axles will be very similar if not exactly the same.
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@HappyHands. 5 лет назад

you don't have to remove the bearing retainer, just use a 1/4 inch drive with a universal joint adapter. Or better yet a simple wrench.

@Metabo1950 10 лет назад

This is one of the best how to do videos that I've watched to date. The camera work and lighting was excellent and the explanations left nothing to chance. Thanks Matt, I'll be watching your other videos as well.

@stevelecain886 9 лет назад

that was one of the best tutorials I have watched on here, very well done and its what I was looking for.koodos to you keep up the good work.

@user-nq5rd4ck5z 10 лет назад

I used a Chraftsman 1/4" wrench for the pinion shaft retaining bolt. The box end is 12 point. Then you don't have to take the cap off for ratchet clearance. Great video as always.

@ryanhodges7101 6 лет назад

Hey Matt, Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It has really helped me understand how C-clip rear end axles come apart. I have a ‘95 Cadillac Fleetwood with a GM 10 bolt rear and I’m going to have to replace the wheel bearing seals on it. I’ve worked on Ford and Mopar rears with the bolt on axle retainers but this will be my first time working on this type of rear. This has given me the confidence to get in there and get it fixed.

@user-vr2tx4tt6b 5 лет назад

*** use a 1/4" wrench on the pin retaining bolt !

@lal4250 6 лет назад

Good job young man. Very articulate, accurate, well spoken and informative. Thank you.

@stevelawrence2546 7 лет назад

Hello Family- I have a 1992 FoxBody Mustang that we are about to work on and came across your video. This was fate!!!!! We are going to install Strange C-Clip Eliminators tomorrow and this video should me a couple of things to lookout for... Excellent!!!! May God continue to Bless you and yours!!!! :-)

@keveng5572 8 лет назад

Great video! This really reinforces an axle job I had a chance to see an older buddy of mine do several years back on an older chevy pickup truck. Fortunately, he worked at a tractor repair shop where he had access to an A-frame lift to hoist up the pickup rear end and made the repair go quick. I also remember him working with different size shims to take out the correct amount of play in the differential. Very interesting!

@sampyka983 8 лет назад

Thank you for showing me how to take out the axle shaft. I had problems trying to find how to take the axle shaft out. Thank you again!!

@dalegilbreath5995 4 года назад

Great video! Best I've seen on Dana 35 axle removal...and I've watched a lot of videos. Keep up the good work.

@willd9625 3 года назад

@craigbrior8581 8 лет назад

I love your videos. Period. They have helped me soooo much while working on my TJ and watching your videos gives me great confidence in what I am about to do and will need to do in the future while beating on my jeep. Thank you soooo very much Matt

@duaneshaw4102 10 лет назад

Best C clip explanation video out there. Thank you, this really helped with my Ranger seal replacement project.

@tarekabdell1498 4 года назад

Thank you. Your video was informative, engaging, and timely. Extremely helpful - no matter what vehicle you might be working on IMHO. It covered some of the basics and got down to the knitty-gritty right away. Keep up the great work.

@CMule32 10 лет назад

Thanks!!! I was looking to see how to do this on my 1986 chevy and it pretty much all looks the same, Great job buddy!

@TitaniummanGarage 3 года назад

Great video! Very well instructed. I have a durango with a bent axle shaft. After seeing this I can't wait to dive in. It looks easy.

@brandonfranke7046 4 года назад

Thank you Matt, I'm changing my rear diff fluid and just noticed there is a tiny bit of play between the pin and the spider gears. Is that problematic??

@myersdam8861 4 года назад

Gotta say, you do a really good video. now I need a video on replacing the axel bearing and seal.

@markszostak5808 6 лет назад

I appreciate the video as this is exactly what I need to do next to my 1990 Jeep Cherokee base model with a Dana 35c to remove the wheel seal/bearing. My Haynes manual shows a bit but to see it actually done is mucho helpful. Wish we were neighbors!

@desirek.doedzakator1085 10 лет назад

Good work done.The pictures and the sound are perfect and explanation is detailed.In fact you are a good teacher.Keep it up!!!!!!

@FZS3965 10 лет назад

This is great information,even if I have done it years ago. A good refresher is always needed. Your video is done well, especially keeping the camera still. Drives a person nuts to see a lot of jiggling and moving all around. Thanks for your professionalism. Frank...

@joshb9364 10 лет назад

Great explanation of the process, and good job pointing out all the various components of the differential Matt.

@Logiwonk 9 лет назад

Thanks for a great video - these axel shafts make great steel for blacksmithing tools. Thanks to your video I was able to go and get this steel at my local pick and pull for about $1 a pound which is about 10 times cheaper than buying new tool steel.

@bleepinjeep 9 лет назад

Maybe I should make another video on how to acquire cheap blacksmith metal!

@Logiwonk 9 лет назад

If you do make sure to touch on leaf and coil spring removal - a lot of smiths use both of those (coil is a little annoying because you have to straighten it). Downside with leaf spring is a lot of the junk leaf you can get will have small cracks that only show up once you head it up (look like little black lines).

@josephfonseca9737 4 года назад

Great video on removing C Clips. You're very through in your explanation and your tips. Very easy to listen to you as you have calming voice. Thanks for the great video.

@joeandrucyk951 10 лет назад

Hey Matt. GREAT VIDEO! Wish I had seen it before I did my F150 rear. Thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom. Good luck with Bleepin Jeep! The only thing I did different was a box instead of a socket on the Pinoin Shaft retaining bolt. .

@MrMatloo 9 лет назад

good video friend. it helped me a lot. I was just dismounting the rear axel on a chevy silverado when I came up with your video.

@smokey181 10 лет назад

Man, that was excellent, and simple. I'll will look for your videos whenever I need mechanical info. Thanks for sharing!

@skinnyhenry 8 лет назад

Matt,I'm going to replace the bearing and seal on my 01 chevy S10 pickup and it has this same setup what Differential Fluid do you recommend?I see 80W-90, 75W-90 and a few more.thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@ryannbluemel9413 8 лет назад

Great video... working on a 70 land cruz and there is a spacer along with the pin; any idea how I get the spacer out?

@michaelouderkirk6692 6 лет назад

Is there a conversion kit for the c-clip axle shaft I'm like saying is there a way you could put a plate on the shaft and bolt it to the axle and eliminate the C clip

@Jackyl82334 10 лет назад

Matt, I have a lot of sideways movement suddenly, I can slide the axle shafts (both move together both directions) sideways about 1/4", the pinion backlash doesn't change when it's one way or the other, I keep reading this movement is normal, but it didn't have it before and I don't see how it can be normal (35c, superior truss, Alloy USA shafts, Tru-Trac, 4.88 Motive Gear R&P). Thanks in advance for any input.

@paulwidomski8608 9 лет назад

Great vid man!! I have a 02 Dakota sport that I am changing a bearing on and this video has shown me what I needed!! Could you recommend a locker or lsd for a 8.25 rear end 3.55 gears?

@fluffy42021 8 лет назад

hey do you have a video to replace a bad pinion bearing on the dana 35 c axel this vid was awesome in showing me about the c clips

@mark4086 4 года назад

Hi, thanks for the video. I'm having trouble, though, and need some advice. After removing the center pin, for some reason the axle shaft will not push in to release the c-clip for removal. Any ideas? Suggestions? Thanks in advance, mark

@mark4086 4 года назад

Update: ended up using the slide hammer that I got on loan from Advance Auto Parts (to pull the axle bearing) and slid it back and forth a few times. This loosened up the axle shaft and the c-clip fell right out. Now, on to the next phase!

@harrymoto6951 8 лет назад

Matt with Bleepin' Jeep dot com, you have a gift. I don't know how anyone could explain that more clearly or correctly without any BS. I'm installing a Spartan Locker tomorrow, understood the whole gig except what to do to allow the axel to move in so the c-clip could be removed. Never made the connection with the spider pin holding them out. Respect, bro. Thanks for making my day! (oh, and answering my question... and teaching me other stuff I didn't know!) Why stuff works... what else matters?

@bleepinjeep 8 лет назад

thanks man! I appreciate that!

@DolittleMccoy 7 лет назад

Would you happen to know if an 89 chevy 1500 2wd has the same set up rear end / axle set up? My father has an 89' chevy 1500 Sport model and i'm 90% sure that it has possi rear end.. His axle seal is leaking and we were thinking of doing it ourselfs but hate to tear into it without some type of info or heads up on the set up of those year models..... Thanks, Great vid btw

@vincentmunoz7957 2 года назад

Great video , I like that you named every part of what we are looking at

@BlaineZuk 9 лет назад

Clear and concise advice. great tip about watching out for potential problems from falling gears. - Ill be watching for other videos from this mechanic!

@LexaPopov 10 лет назад

Nice video...guy!!! I had a question tho: I have a 04 frontier. 2wd. 4 cyl. I dont have a hole next to wheel bolts...so it must be c-clip. But when I tried to take that long pin out...i couldnt, because it is sitting inside of a "biggest" gear...and I cant pul it out all the way...so where do I find those c-clips? thanks.

@sirtubemaster 8 лет назад

Just wanted to point out that ONLY c-clip axles with drum brakes will the tire fall off....if you have discs in back the axle is held in place by the c-clip and caliper brake bracket.

@Kylemanwiller 6 лет назад

sirtubemaster my disk brake dana 35 is still c clip

@scavenom2008 6 лет назад

sirtubemaster excellent point

@1divemaster1 10 лет назад

Great explanation as usual. Good camera angles also. Thanks for the assistance.

@caldwell1189 9 лет назад

Great job Matt! Very well done. Good commentary that was easy to understand.

@TheBAD4ever 7 лет назад

Followed most of your instructions yet I still managed to let the spider gears slip out. Figure I'll go ahead and pull off the side gears and inspect the washers as well. Anyway, this video was very helpful in replacing my rear axle seals, thanks bleepinjeep!! Wish me luck getting all the gears realigned...

@Nedzik777 3 года назад

This video helped me through this job while I was out on the trail. Thanks bleepin jeep!

@erikgonzales2755 7 лет назад

no! you DO NOT ever touch the crush sleeve. that is there to set preload on the carrier bearing and is very sensitive. anybody watching this who does not know better, removing the crush sleeve will ruin your differential.. just use a wrench please

@bearwithme2963 4 года назад

Where is located?

@rudykremer2469 8 лет назад

Hey Matt, do you advise using synthetic gear oil for an aging Cherokee? I think it's a Dana 40, a 1991 Laredo.

@ronaldodeodono6004 4 года назад

Hi, great video I have a Ford Van E250 2001 it is 8 lugs and I wanted to convert it to 5 lugs can you tell me if this is possible the parts of the E 150 5 lugs fit my Vam?

@sktrmns6 7 лет назад

that big pin with the set screw where the spider gears are is stuck in mine. i have a caddy brougham, very similar. any ideas why its stuck? it has a tiny bit of play but wont come out.

@paulvalnes2128 3 года назад

best video on the bearing replacement. putting the pin back in so the spider gears don't move. excellent.

@numberpirate 6 лет назад

Cool video man. I had no idea what a C clip axle was, all I knew was they couldn't be used for torsen LSDs, but had no idea what they were but you explained everything well.

@numberpirate 6 лет назад

Hat is funny as shit as well.

@PSmolchek 8 лет назад

HEY THANKS. I know its an old video. But my daughter and I were pulling the drum brakes off of our '67 Camaro, pulled the diff cover, and I got stuck...didn't know how to get the c-clips off. So THANK you. This video was 100% spot on....truly. Saved me hours and hours....tomorrow night is pull the clips, and pulling the axles....teaching my 14 year old how to wrench.

@SuperDagod1 8 лет назад

Isn't youtube awesome for car repairs.

@bleepinjeep 8 лет назад

+Smalley sweet, glad it helped you out man!

@bobbyhannigan4647 11 месяцев назад

After you put the clip back in should there be a small amount of play in the axle in and out after your done?

@LOSTXPLAYGUN 3 года назад

Love the hat dude! Your how to videos are great, I thought about doing some but yours are already so good, lol.

@bleepinjeep 3 года назад

Ha, thanks

@Grizzbomber 10 лет назад

Awesome video man. I just snapped a shaft in my '77 K10 and this video is going to be a big help.

@jeffgreen3601 8 лет назад

Great video, my question is, does a 1997 grand Cherokee have the same rear end configuration?

@usamachinist 8 лет назад

+jeff green I just opened up the housing on a '98 model, It is the same layout as this! My pinion pin retainer bolt snapped in two while taking it out! WAAAAHHH!!! Mine is a Dana 44 but it uses C'clips also, same setup as this one which is a Dana 35 I believe!

@moemuffie 5 лет назад

Totally awesome information Perfect for our 1988 Ford Bronco. Great light on the video so we could see what is in there. Thank you BleepinJeep

@pytheas4206 8 лет назад

Hey Matt, great videos!! I was wondering if you could assist me. I'm having issues removing the pinion shaft lock bolt. It wont budge and looks like its about to be stripped. Any suggestions?

@usamachinist 8 лет назад

+KLC Pytheas Heat the carrier with a torch right where the bolt goes through! Don't get it red hot or anything!! As soon as you get it hot be ready to try backing it out! Also you could tap lightly on the head of the bolt with a small hammer right before you try turning it! Don't strike the head sideways! Hit it like it was a nail!

@kdeh21803 8 лет назад

I have a differential where the spider gears are being held in by a roll pin.... I cannot get that roll pin to budge for anything....any ideas??

@chaocoordinator6972 2 года назад

If you have d35c with disk brakes and the axle snaps...will the axle walk out still? Or is it held in place by the wheel hub? Thanks

@bladosr 10 лет назад

Another outstanding vid! Thank you, keep up the good work.

@rayadhali6136 2 года назад

Please advise: how can i use only one side/wheel and stop the other side from spinning (i'm building a rotavator and i only need one side to spin)

@35nomoon 10 лет назад

Good explanation now I can do my drum to disc conversion. thanks

@CTX50 7 лет назад

Excellent Video...thanks for posting this

@jswel1342 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot gonna do this myself!!!! Just subscribed💯💪

@losangelesantraxx3168 7 лет назад

I have an 83 Chevy El Camino would I be able to change it the same

@grashoper645 7 лет назад

do you have to take that big c clamp off? couldn't you just use a open ender to remove the bolt holding the pin in?

@ebackhus 9 лет назад

Do you have anything for a Type 35 Jeep Liberty (2004 2x4 Sport)?

@player2go 9 лет назад

Very interesting

@1291omar1291 10 лет назад

Mack i have a toyota 4runner limited it is a 4wd with factory rear elockers, my question is why the differential on my truck has a play if i turn the wheels? I hear a clunk! On reversse or drive ... Thanks

@1divemaster1 8 лет назад

Great Vid. Getting ready to repair front axle seal. This video gives great explanations to some questions I had. Thanks.

@petervrabcak5597 3 года назад

Most guys make it sound like rocket science, thanks for the simplicity

@markday2198 2 года назад

Very good video on this application . Best I have seen . Thank you much for your time !

@twiwarrior 9 лет назад

Thanks for all the help! I had a barring go bad in my rear axle!

@CuriousEarthMan 9 лет назад

That was great, I learned a lot!!! Thanks for posting!

@stephensweet8291 Год назад

great tip about how to reinsert the pin so the spider gears dont become dislodged, thats tricky getting them back in !Thanks!

@SoonerFreak87 5 лет назад

Great video I need to change my axle shaft and this is a great and informative video. Thanks a bunch

@ivmid 10 лет назад

Hey great video!! Helped out tremendously!!

@GKirkland1 11 месяцев назад

Have a 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with ABS. What kind of bearings and seals do you recommend?

@Ether1501 7 лет назад

Which tire is the "drive" tire in a rear wheel drive vehicle(1997 Ford Crown Victoria)?

@notyodaddy1499 9 лет назад

Your video helped me be able to replace my rear outer axle seal 👍👍👍

@mralejhernan 9 лет назад

so it is normal have a little play at axle shaft?? Or there are some trucks with device to adjust or delete it?

@markjr62292 10 лет назад

This has nothing to do with the axle but I have a 99xj I need to rebuild the ax15 transmission I was wondering if all ax15 rebuild kits are the same?

@dandahermitseals5582 Год назад

Are all the Dana 44 that came as the option on the ,87 Comanche TrakLok??

@mattg245 5 лет назад

AWESOME VIDEO! GREAT EXPLANATION ON HOW TO CHANGE AXLE.

@MattBrownbill 2 года назад

Nice one! Great explanation. 👍

@MrLevi136 8 месяцев назад

How can be adjusted the none c clamp type axel play? of aproximative 1/16 longitudinal play .

@scm5004 5 лет назад

Can the hub be removed from the axle on the c clip one?

@1291omar1291 10 лет назад

Any time i put it in reverse that is the first thing i hear , and also on the drive position

@FatGuyCantSing 10 лет назад

I was wanting to convert my D35 to disc brakes but wasn't sure on how to remove the axle shafts. Now I know, so thanks for the video!

@nickkaplan6585 7 лет назад

Excellent! Huge help, great video. Thank you!

@michaeldipietro2909 7 лет назад

win replacing my bearing but the spider gear moved and off set the shim ive spent the last hour trying to to align the hole and the shim to get the bolt back in. any ideas that will make it easier for me to align them to get the pin back in???? please help. thanks

@michaeldipietro2909 7 лет назад

I'm*

@austinpotter2945 10 лет назад

If it is a new axle shaft do you have to grease it before you put it in?

@warchildwarhammer8837 5 лет назад

Please please ease do a video explaining the damn Trac lok system. And can you use regular c clip axle shafts w a open diff replacement or a locker instead of the trac lol?

@wallystewart1979 5 лет назад

Great video definitely subscribing

@FinessMe2525 10 лет назад

I HAD TO COMMENT, very good video, & i almost never do. You have great visuals and detailed instructions are clear. Thank You. :)

@RomeOpalec 2 года назад

Great job. Very informative and detailed video

@bearwithme2963 4 года назад

Best video . Camera angle is perfect. I learned a lot.

@bearwithme2963 4 года назад

Now do a video on how to change rear wheel bearing on axle differential. Astro 2005.

@carswithchrisholtberg9710 9 лет назад

Look at a few videos and found this one to be the best.

@johnrini4250 6 лет назад

Matt, Is converting a Dana 35 from c-clip tp non-clip a good idea and is it as easy as some say it is. I also read that purchasing good quality (chromoly) c-clip axles are just as good as non c-clip. Are all Dana 35 axle housings the same regardless of the year of the vehicle? Thanks, John Rini

@bleepinjeep 6 лет назад

Ive never converted one. But IMO I wouldn't spend much money on a D35, if your gonna wheel hard enough to break it then you should use that as an excuse to upgrade. That said, chromoly would have less tendency to break therefore being a c-clip wouldnt be that big a deal. The reason you don't want a c-clip is because if the axle shaft breaks the wheel and everything will slide out. As far as I know D35's are the same except some are set up for leafs and some for coils, but the housings are the same.