Thread: 12bolt posi thrust washer

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Close, i thought i was going to have to use a spreader to get the carrier out but i managed. The place i am struggling with is inside the carrier. There is a thrust washer on the back side of one of the spider gears that i need to get back in there.

Originally Posted by ojh

Close, i thought i was going to have to use a spreader to get the carrier out but i managed. The place i am struggling with is inside the carrier. There is a thrust washer on the back side of one of the spider gears that i need to get back in there.

Sorry, didn't read enough... I'll defer to the pro's.

Originally Posted by rspears

Sorry, didn't read enough... I did see a trick you might try - try tapping the axles back in, drop the C clips in place, then ease them back out to pull those spiders back, move the spring/plate ass'y out and down and reinsert the thrust washers. Some say to rotate the assembly to spin the spiders, but the clutches may make that difficult to impossible... Hopefully the C-clip trick works for you.

Now, that is a good idea! I poked and prodded and worked it back in there. I wasn't all that bad i just hate to get forceful with things that i don't fully understand.
It is back together now and smooth as silk. I am waiting for the new axles to come from moser to finish it up. This was a 12bolt from an impala that somebody had stuck under a '56, the current owner brought it to me and i narrowed it a little.
Thanks for the help guys.

Originally Posted by ojh

Now, that is a good idea! I poked and prodded and worked it back in there. I wasn't all that bad i just hate to get forceful with things that i don't fully understand.
It is back together now and smooth as silk. I am waiting for the new axles to come from moser to finish it up. This was a 12bolt from an impala that somebody had stuck under a '56, the current owner brought it to me and i narrowed it a little.
Thanks for the help guys.

I actually edited out that "tip" after seeing the "right" way to do it from HWorrell, as I respect his knowledge and abilities greatly and I was afraid I was giving you bad advice. Glad it worked for you!!