How to Remove Ford 8.8 C Clip Axles DIY

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This video is about how to Remove C Clip axles out of a Ford 8.8 that is commonly found in Ford explorers. This 8.8 differential is equipped with 4.10 gears and a limited slip. This will all be changed out to a detroit truetrac in the future. First I need to strip the axle down and rebuild it. to remove the C clips you don't need to remove the differential spring you can fish the clips out by pushing them out
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[@shortchange26]

I knew you were going to do that. Rounding off that lock pin hex is an absolute nightmare. It’s too easy to to heat the carrier with your bernzomatic torch and soften that loctite red. Doesn’t take that much heat either. It took me only one time and I learned real quick. Warm that loctite and that bolt will spin right out!

[@quevicular]

The very first thing that you did wrong was not to heat the carrier up in order to loosen the 8 mm pin Bolt. The last thing you want to do is break that puppy off. When you heat it up it is almost loose. It will have lock tight on it if it has been placed in their properly. You have to heat the lock tight up in order to loosen the bolt

[@mariodesmo]

I hate the strong smell old gear oil when you remove the diff cover. It usually takes a few hours to clear out the stink from the garage... If it even clears out! lol

[@Baseball0950]

I rarely comment... But thank you for this video. I could not find anyone else showing this. Very helpful!

[@haydentitman4548]

My axles won’t push in far enough for the c clips to pass the s spring

[@silverload3622]

When pulling the clip pull that s shape sheet metal humdinger that’s the c clip retainer

[@justinl2458]

That bolt holding in the pin looked super tight

[@michaelcraig9744]

Never round that little bolt off... it's a baaaaaaad time. lol I learned my lesson years ago.

[@UncleSarkis]

When putting the C-clip back in, does it matter if you have the rounded edge facing outboard or inboard?

[@efrainrocha2703]

Show me how to remove the s clip please

[@MrToastado]

thank you! Makes swapping my axles out that much easier!

[@amuze128]

Quick video with no BS. Thank you

[@andrewsimmons8157]

You may have just saved my ass by saying that little tid bit at the end. Thank you!!

[@charliebravo5562]

Great, concise video! Thanks for posting!

[@b.c.goldprospecting1724]

Straight forward and to the point.

[@donsmith5880]

Nicely done on man .👍👍👍

[@msvlole]

You are a lifesaver! Thanks so much!

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Nice job on explaining it.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Jerry.....

[@Alumni321]

Instead of hitting the wrench with your hammer, lock the box end of another wrench to the open end of the wrench you're trying to turn. Instant extension, easier to break loose. You're welcome.