ACD flanges

[derrickmd18 at verizon.net (Derrick flo)]

cool thanks.  I'm going to swap tranny Monday.  anyone selling some 90mm
flanges?

----- Original Message -----
From: "T. Reed" <treed2@wsu.edu>
To: "Euroroc II" <flaatr@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Derrick flo" <derrickmd18@verizon.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 1:48 AM
Subject: Re: ACD flanges


> > Swapping flanges is easy-squeezy... if you have the right tool!
>
> That's tools, not tool.
>        ^^^^^
>
> 1) flange compressor "duh"
> 2) *** circlip pliers ***
>
> Don't kill yourself trying to do it with screwdrivers. Spring for the
> circlip pliers; you'll use them again someday. Not snap ring pliers--
> actual circlip pliers. Try NAPA if you can't find 'em. $16-ish.
>
> > You'll need to probably replace the seal that go inside the flange (it
can
> > be removed and re-used if done very, very, very carefully but I'd just
> > replace it). The tool is not too complicated and could be home made.
Check
> > Bentley for details.
> >
> > -Raffi
>
> You can get the seal out by using a punch and a hammer to tap it on one
> side and then lightly pry up on the other. It will pop right out after a
> few attempts. Tap the new one in carefully with a block of wood; lube with
> multipurpose grease first.
>
> Put a new "center cap" in or you're wasting your time and the oil will
> leak right out past the seal. These are non-reusable and can be driven in
> place with the rigth sized socket or carefully tapped in with a hammer.
>
> Oh, and don't forget to drain the gear oil :)
>
> -Toby


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