| 37fordflatbed | -- 08-02-2010 @ 10:37 AM |
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I need to re-seal my Mitch*ll overdrive. I want to take out the rear leaf spring to allow me to simly un-tighten the bolts attaching the rear end to the over-drive housing enough to put sealer on the joint. However it has been 15 plus years since I disconnected the rear leaf spring and all I remember is that it was very difficult. Can someone point me in the right direction, by the way I am probably doing this by myself. Thanks Michael Meiring, Ashland, OR
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| 40guy | -- 08-02-2010 @ 1:48 PM |
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A spring spreader is the only way I have ever done this, so I can't comment on alternative ways. A spring spreader makes this an easy job for one person.
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| supereal | -- 08-02-2010 @ 2:58 PM |
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An alternative to taking the spring off at the shackles is to unbolt the u-bolt clamps that hold the spring to the crossmember and lift the body of the car. Many years ago, we used this method in the Ford garage. We had a double hook that was placed under the back bumper, and a chain hoist then raised the vehicle off the spring. If you wish to remove the spring at the shackles, rent a Port-A-Power to hold the spring. Spreaders are OK, but if they slip, they can be dangerous. The Port-A-Power allows you to gradually release the spring tension, or spread the spring to allow the shackles to be reinstalled. That makes the job much easier. Watch the spring as you remove it from the clips, as often the center tie bolt is broken, and the spring falls apart.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 08-02-2010 @ 5:22 PM |
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wrapping the spring with a chain and tying the ends with abolt and nut,is a good insurance, just incase a leaf is broken ot the center bolt lets loose, good luck and becareful., 37RAGTOPMAN KEEP ON TRUCKIN,,,
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| 40 Coupe | -- 08-03-2010 @ 4:41 AM |
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jack the rear axle up (mechanics jack with wheels under the differential) with the front wheels blocked. get it up high and place jack stands under the frame on the two sides near the rear wheels. lower the car frame onto the stands. disconnect brakes system either mechanical rods or hydraulic line. remove the rear wheels and then as supereal mentioned take the clips off the bottom of the U-bolts that hold the spring to the rear cross member. lower the jack under the rear end until the spring is clear of the cross member.after disconnecting the torque tube the rear can be rolled back ONLY IF the overdrive has a slip joint for the pinion spline such as how the drive shaft enters the rear of the U-Joint. You need the rear differential to move rearward and not fall out of the slip joint. If it does fall out of the slip joint the overdrive will fall so have the overdrive blocked up in position. you may have to disconnect overdrive shift linkage, take your time and be SAFE.
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