half shaft replacement Q's

[Huntervf]

Ok, got the passenger half shaft off a-ok, but what's the deal with the little clip up on the intermediate shaft? Do I need to replace this clip? Will the clip come with the new half shaft? And is there one on the driver side?

 

[Denny]

The clip on the inner side of the halfshaft?

 

[Shoaz]

I've just reused the one that's one there since the car was new. Never had a problem.

 

[Huntervf]

The clip on the inner side of the halfshaft?

Naw, the one on the intermediate shaft that's maybe a 1/2 inch from the end. On the SHOPP wesbsite it says that clip should be replaced, but I don't see any real need to replace it.

Thanks Eric

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

Chris:

Your new half shaft should have another one of these circle clips on it. If not, I would suggest getting one from the parts place you bought the axle from. The small but effective clip keeps the halfshaft from coming out. Just serves as a retaining clip. With the way you drive, I would want it.

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

oh yea, do buy another drivers side tranny seal....3.00 at AZ and will keep your leaks to a minimum. Getting it out is a bear, as is tapping it is straight ( I froze it then used a pvc pipe to get it in straight.

 

[Huntervf]

Well, my only tranny leak right now appears to be around the case. Both axle seals are nice and dry.

This clip I'm referring to isn't on the passenger side half shaft; it's on the intermediate shaft, about 1/2 inch from the end where the half shaft meets up.

It's no biggie though; I'm in no rush to get the car back on the road. With the current work/school schedule one SHO is getting the job done