Chevy 12 bolt

[OverlandZJ]

Will i need a case spreader to pull the carrier out of a 12 bolt?

Guy i know bought a rebuilt assembly that sat outdoors covered for a few years, the carrier has loose rust where it wasnt submerged in gearlube.

Wanna clean this up before it's installed in his Cutlass.

 

[MoparManiac]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think you ever need a case spreader to get a carrier out. There's a few tricks to getting them out without one. I don't think a 12B is special and would require one though.

You could put a rag and feed it between the RG and pinion which would push the carrier out.

I've wrapped a strap around the carrier and used a comealong attached to something else to help pop it out. I'd keep the bearing caps on with the bolts threaded in a bit to keep the carrier from dropping out.

 

[kastein]

I've always just turned the carrier till the hole in the side was in a good spot, then stuck the handle to my breaker bar into it and pried till it popped out. Occasionally this requires a bit more enthusiasm but it's always worked in the end.

Getting the carrier back in without a case spreader might be another story. I've always had an easy time getting things to come apart and more trouble putting it back together.

 

[OverlandZJ]

I did some Goggling and found a rebuild with pics in PDF. Thanks guys..

First met this local guy when i was recommended to him for Jeep repairs, turns out he's got a car addiction and has 5 more mint classics in his warehouse. Looking forward to maintaining his collection, i'll just need to familiarize myself with some of this stuff again.