Dana 30 e-locker question

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My e-locker has these wings...tabs...can't slide the the ring on... guessing I need to remove this slip ring in the arrow...is that correct and is anything under spring pressure? Thanks for helping!

PS - favorite temp for baking bearings and the ring?

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Yep, you've got it right. Pop the end of the slip ring out of the groove and it will spin out easily. Nothing to worry about in disassembly except a couple of alignment pins (if I remember correctly).

I set my ring gear on the wood stove for a while and put the carrier in the freezer. It will probably be helpful to make a mark on the side of the carrier as a reference for alignment of the bolt holes.

Pinion bearing was a pain in the ass to get on. A hydraulic press would have made the job much easier. Good luck!
 
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Yep, you've got it right. Pop the end of the slip ring out of the groove and it will spin out easily. Nothing to worry about in disassembly except a couple of alignment pins (if I remember correctly).

I set my ring gear on the wood stove for a while and put the carrier in the freezer. It will probably be helpful to make a mark on the side of the carrier as a reference for alignment of the bolt holes.

Pinion bearing was a pain in the ass to get on. A hydraulic press would have made the job much easier. Good luck!
Thanks!

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