Chilton DIY headache 325ix

[zeezle]

For example;

1. Raise the car and support it securely. Remove the front wheels. Remove the drain plug and drain the lube oil from the front axle.
   
   
2. Remove the attaching nut from each tie rod and then press the rod off the steering knuckle with 33 2 070.
   
3. Remove the retaining nut and then press the control arm off the steering knuckle on either side.
   
4. To remove the drive axle from the differential on the left side:
   
   
   1. Install special Tool No. 31 5 011 by bolting it together around the axle so that the ring on its inner diameter fits into the groove on the shaft.
      
   2. Install 30 31 581 onto the shaft so it will rest against the housing and the bolt heads of 31 5 011 will rest against it.
      
   3. Screw the 2 bolts in alternately in small increments to get even pressure on the shaft, pulling it out of the differential.
   
   
5. To remove the drive axle on the right side:
   
   
   1. Install 31 5 012 on the diameter of the shaft directly against the housing.
      
   2. Install 31 5 011 by bolting it together around the axle so that the ring on its inner diameter fits into the groove on the shaft.

Screw the 2 bolts in alternately in small increments to get even pressure on the shaft, pulling it out of the differential.



This is an example of some tools called for. How important is it to have these tools before I start attempting to pull some things apart for a restoration?

[nick325xit 5spd]

What are you actually trying to do? If the answer is pull the axles off, you don't need any special tools.

[richardodn]

The axles are installed into the differential with an internal snap ring. The special tool is simply to make it easier to get it out. They aren't necessary.