Simple minded as I am, I had my jack stands located under the main support beams. When I removed the bolts to the diff. support, it wouldn't lower to give me room to remove the top bolts of the diff. cover.

I placed the jack stands in a different location, the diff. lowered as it should and all went well. Everything came apart and together with ease, axle shaft in and running smooth.

thanks.

Phil

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Phil
1985 300TD, 180K
1980 240D. 335K