How do you remove the C-clips from a 10-bolt Chevrolet Gov-Loc differential?

Answer 1

1. First jack up the car, the axle must have both wheels off the ground to remove the axles. If you can take off the wheels, it will be much easier. 2. remove the diff cover. 3. see the diff, there is a pin about half an inch in diameter that is in the differential. This is the carrier pin, it holds in the side gears. It must be removed to push the axles in enough to remove the c-clips 4. there is a bolt on the side near the end of the carrier pin that must be removed to remove the carrier pin. Take this bolt out. 5. the carrier pin only goes out one way. rotate the diff so u can see the other side. 6. get a punch and hit the carrier pin bolt out aboutan inch maybe a little more, then rotate the diff so you can grab the other side of the pin and pull it out. You may have to use vise grips to get it. 7. push the axles in towards the center of the vehicle. 8. The c-clips are in the diff, behind the spider gears use a magnet or pick and you can pull them out