Drain the differential oil after removing the retaining nuts on the differential gear carrier, collecting the gear lube when the carrier comes loose;learn how in this free auto-restoration video. Expert: Doug Jenkins Bio: Doug Jenkins runs Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods in St. Louis, where he restores classic cars and creates mild to wild custom [...]

Install the brake drums and wheels when repairing differential leaks by sliding them back on; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.

Remove the axles, held into the axle housing, by removing the wheels to gain access to the axles;learn how in this free auto-restoration video. Expert: Doug Jenkins Bio: Doug Jenkins runs Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods in St. Louis, where he restores classic cars and creates mild to wild custom street rods. He races a [...]

Caulk the differential axle housing using an room-temperature vulcanizing, or RTV silicon, being careful to circle each stud; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.

Remove the u-bolts in order to get the drive shaft out, removing it from the rear pinion without breaking the nuts; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.

Remove the axle by reaching through the access holes with an impact gun so that the differential will slide out;learn how in this free auto-restoration video. Expert: Doug Jenkins Bio: Doug Jenkins runs Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods in St. Louis, where he restores classic cars and creates mild to wild custom street rods. He [...]

Set up a make-shift axle puller by sliding a brake drum onto the wheel studs to offer momentum for removing a stuck axle; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.