question 5245 Rear Axle Disassembly Question

I have begun the process of replacing the slave cylinders and brake pads on my 1989 5245. The disassembly has been pretty smooth and rather quick. I removed the bolts that hold the gear portal to the brake drum housing. The gear portal has swung down so it is vertical. My problem is that the gear portal housing only slides out approximately 5 mm from the brake drum housing and then stops. Is there a secret to fully remove the portal gear housing from the brake drum housing or do I need to use a little more muscle...???

Kevin

Yes there is more to undo. Release handbrake & undo brake band adjustment which comes through the top lourvered plate take top locknut off & undo the other flush with the end of the bolt this should give enough expansion of the brake band to get over the lip on the brake drum. This will allow you to draw the portal out with the brake drum. Beware the portal assembly is very heavy I use a engine crane to hang the portal off

I am trying to remove the gear portal/axle & have not gotten to the brake drum yet. Good to know that though.

Kevin

Keep us informed. I have very limited time at the moment but need to do teh same trick to our 5245 this winter.