How to remove an Aussie Locker?

**DeRocha** · 11-24-2008, 05:11 PM

The short story is that I need to remove my aussie locker to replace the drive's side axle backing plate. As it stands now I have removed the center pin, the 4 springs and alignment pins, but I cannot get the passenger side "C" clip to come out and want to know what the trick is? I have rotated the passenger axle so the "C" is facing up and the "C" clip cups are both all the way to the driver's side. I had a helper push the passenger axle in and out while I played with the side cam gear trying to get the "C" clip to drop but wouldn't. Any ideas for those that have worked on an aussie?

BTW I have seen the very good Aussie install write up

**Tbars4** · 11-24-2008, 05:36 PM

...You probably have tried this but, have you tried pulling the slack on the drivers side shaft first, and then pushing in on the pass side...

....I know the last clips are a pain to put in in the first place...

LBarr2002 · 11-24-2008, 05:42 PM

I don't know how to get it out, but don't put it back in when you get ready to put it back together. Do the c-clip eliminator with the spring.

brianjwilson · 11-24-2008, 05:59 PM

I used a couple butter knives, and I believe I pushed the c-clip into the front of the diff (if memory is right).

HahnsB2 · 11-24-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBarr2002

I don't know how to get it out, but don't put it back in when you get ready to put it back together. Do the c-clip eliminator with the spring.

You're thinking of the D35, he's talking about the 8.8.

*Stic-o* · 11-24-2008, 07:01 PM

Try shaking the axles in and out with the clips so they will fall down. That's how my lock right came apart. It just fell out at the right point. I cringe the day I have to take my 8.8 apart again, because I had to hammer in the c clip

LBarr2002 · 11-24-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HahnsB2

You're thinking of the D35, he's talking about the 8.8.

ahh...good point. Sorry.

**DeRocha** · 11-25-2008, 06:35 AM

All good advise thanks for the suggestions..

I'm working outside and it starting raining last night so I will give them a try when the rain stops (in a few days). I'm currently thinking the butter knife and maybe a dental pick may do the trick..

In the mean time this is what I've done:
I rotated the Carrier so the open part was facing down (so the "C" clip would fall out). I pulled the driver's side shaft all the way out so its on its "C" clip. I then used a few screwdrivers to force/keep both cams on the driver's side. When you do this the teeth on the cam and side gears mesh perfectly which gives you the biggest gap for the slot on the passenger cam. . I could push the passenger axle in and see the "C" clip centered in the slot, but it was still attached to the axle shaft and would only come 1/2 way.. I was thinking that some really thin tweezers would have been able to reach in and yank them out, but I can't find mine. I tried with a pair of micro needle nose pliers, but they are too thick. I could easily touch the clip with a screwdriver and even put a large magnet on it to see if it had enough force to pull out the clip (but it didn't)...

brianjwilson · 11-25-2008, 11:39 AM

Yeah the magnet thing didn't work for me either. I think I remember having to push it out the backside so it fell out.

11-24-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	How to remove an Aussie Locker? The short story is that I need to remove my aussie locker to replace the drive's side axle backing plate. As it stands now I have removed the center pin, the 4 springs and alignment pins, but I cannot get the passenger side "C" clip to come out and want to know what the trick is? I have rotated the passenger axle so the "C" is facing up and the "C" clip cups are both all the way to the driver's side. I had a helper push the passenger axle in and out while I played with the side cam gear trying to get the "C" clip to drop but wouldn't. Any ideas for those that have worked on an aussie? BTW I have seen the very good Aussie install write up __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

11-24-2008, 05:36 PM	#2
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,907 Vehicle Specs	...You probably have tried this but, have you tried pulling the slack on the drivers side shaft first, and then pushing in on the pass side.......I know the last clips are a pain to put in in the first place... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

11-24-2008, 05:42 PM	#3
LBarr2002 Wannabe Elite Explorer Leesville, SC '91 XLT 4x4, '92 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,507 Vehicle Specs	I don't know how to get it out, but don't put it back in when you get ready to put it back together. Do the c-clip eliminator with the spring. __________________ '87 Samurai, Dana 44's, 5.89's, spooled '92 XLT and '91 XLT 4x4, both SOLD '04 LJ '01 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4x4 - The Toy Hauler

11-24-2008, 05:59 PM	#4
brianjwilson Wannabe Elite Explorer 98 Ranger, 05 Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 638 Vehicle Specs	I used a couple butter knives, and I believe I pushed the c-clip into the front of the diff (if memory is right). __________________ 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew - Xcal 2, Bilstien 5100's leveled 2" 2003 VW Jetta GLI VR6 six speed, 2" drop on 18's Old Stuff; 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 locked and lifted on 33's 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 on 33's 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 on 31's

11-24-2008, 07:01 PM	#6
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,425 Vehicle Specs	Try shaking the axles in and out with the clips so they will fall down. That's how my lock right came apart. It just fell out at the right point. I cringe the day I have to take my 8.8 apart again, because I had to hammer in the c clip __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

11-25-2008, 06:35 AM	#8
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	All good advise thanks for the suggestions.. I'm working outside and it starting raining last night so I will give them a try when the rain stops (in a few days). I'm currently thinking the butter knife and maybe a dental pick may do the trick.. In the mean time this is what I've done: I rotated the Carrier so the open part was facing down (so the "C" clip would fall out). I pulled the driver's side shaft all the way out so its on its "C" clip. I then used a few screwdrivers to force/keep both cams on the driver's side. When you do this the teeth on the cam and side gears mesh perfectly which gives you the biggest gap for the slot on the passenger cam. . I could push the passenger axle in and see the "C" clip centered in the slot, but it was still attached to the axle shaft and would only come 1/2 way.. I was thinking that some really thin tweezers would have been able to reach in and yank them out, but I can't find mine. I tried with a pair of micro needle nose pliers, but they are too thick. I could easily touch the clip with a screwdriver and even put a large magnet on it to see if it had enough force to pull out the clip (but it didn't)... __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

11-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#9
brianjwilson Wannabe Elite Explorer 98 Ranger, 05 Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 638 Vehicle Specs	Yeah the magnet thing didn't work for me either. I think I remember having to push it out the backside so it fell out. __________________ 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew - Xcal 2, Bilstien 5100's leveled 2" 2003 VW Jetta GLI VR6 six speed, 2" drop on 18's Old Stuff; 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 locked and lifted on 33's 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 on 33's 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 on 31's