rear axle removal

[sloch]

I want to replace the worn link pins on my 1965 super dexta I have tried to seperate the nearside trumpet from the diff housing which I thought would come away with halfshafts still in place but it appearsthat the crown wheel wants to come out also , what is the correct procedure please for both sides

[Brian]

Crown wheel will come out on that side, the inner bearing holds it in place. Should be no problem as it will go straight back in but is a bit heavy. Even if you take the half shafts out first (not needed) the dif will still drop out when you take that side off.

[sloch]

thanks ! for info will get some help and
have another go now knowing what you have told me .