I have been working on my LJ80V and have run into the problem with seperating the birfield from the axle.


So I cut the SJ axles off JUST behind the birfield joint. Placed the stub in the vice and carfully removed 4 of the bearings. I then rolled the races over and replaced the bearings. The axle has a dimple in the center and that is were to start. First I drilled a 1/4" hole to 1" and then stepped up to 1/2". I then stepped up to an 11/16" drill bit. The 11/16" drill bit is the same size as the axle in the C-clip slot so as you drill the axle will seperate at the C-clip notch. you can then pull the bearings again and remove the piece of axle.Clean out the the birfield of old grease and drill shavings. Blow clean with air,regrease and reinstall the bearings. Remember that the C-clip notch must be pointed to the INSIDE of the birfield.
Thanks!!

Paul