Chrysler (Dodge) 9.25 differential - anybody been inside of one???

"Bryan Swadener" > wrote in message
news:4ZU_b.117745$jk2.509822@attbi_s53...
>
> "Ron M." > wrote in message
> om...
> > Well, I'm all set. I have 3 quarts of Royal Purple 75w-140 synthetic
> > gear oil, a tube of Valvoline's best synthetic bearing grease, a new
> > torque wrench, and a tube of Permatex Ultra Blue. Now I just need to
> > watch for the UPS man to show up with the Powertrax No-Slip. The
> > tension builds. I'm going to record the whole process with the
> > digital camera and put the pics up on a website.
> >
> > It's a strange feeling, kinda scary, going into a area of your vehicle
> > you've never been before. But I've gone through the steps so many
> > times I think I can do it in my sleep.
> >
> > Three things I'm not sure about.. and I'm a person that likes to be
> > "sure" about things before making the Swan Dive Blindfolded Into The
> > Abyss:
> >
> > - The C-clips. How hard are they to get off and back on? Will I need
> > to grab them with pliers and yank them off, or pry them with
> > something, or do they just fall off?
> >
> > - Cripes. I JUST NOW learned, somewhat accidentally, about the RTV
> > having to cure for 24 hours before you put the oil in. It says it
> > cures in 24 hours at 70 degrees. The temp around here is 50-60, and
> > probably very humid - it's been raining on and off for weeks. I
> > wonder if I should give it some extra time or something.
> >
> > - The label on the RTV says to put the two surfaces together
> > IMMEDIATELY, but quite a bunch of people say you need to let it sit
> > for 10 minutes to give it a little "skin" or it definitely will not
> > seal. However, in situations like this, I tend to follow the
> > manufacturer's directions.
> >
> > Ron M.
>
> For gasketed parts, I prefer Permatex "Aviation Form-A-Gasket" -- I use
RTV
> only when I need to fill a void. I got that tip from my machinist, who's
> been at it "since dirt was new".
> Bryan
>

Red must be your machinist!! <G>

(holds up forefinger, eyes bug out)

And now... THE LAST QUESTION!!!

(Hooray!! the crowd roars...)

I was just looking at the brake calipers, to see the two bolts I need
to loosen to remove them. One each caliper, there are two kinds of
bolts.

One sort of sticks up an inch or so, and has a flexible (like an
accordion) rubber sleeve. The other is way out on the end. It looks
like about a 3/4" bolt head, and is pretty flat - it doesn't really
stick out or anything.

Which ones hold the calipers on?

Ron M.

(holds up forefinger, eyes bug out)

And now... THE LAST QUESTION!!!

(Hooray!! the crowd roars...)

I was just looking at the brake calipers, to see the two bolts I need
to loosen to remove them. One each caliper, there are two kinds of
bolts.

One sort of sticks up an inch or so, and has a flexible (like an
accordion) rubber sleeve. The other is way out on the end. It looks
like about a 3/4" bolt head, and is pretty flat - it doesn't really
stick out or anything.

Which ones hold the calipers on?

Ron M.