My diff went up so I am in the process of buying a new one and though that i could get together with my well experienced friend and swap the diffs.

My question was whether it is hard to install a diff. Any tips or tricks or anything i would need to know?

thanks

 

Check the FAQ and search...I recall xviper had a write up on installing gears, which would also include instructions on removing the diff.

I can tell you that removing the axles is not that tough (also a write up in the FAQ). Would imagine that after the axles you'd then pull the drive shaft away and unbolt from the diff mounts.

 

Its not hard at all as long as you either have someone who has done it or you read something to tell you what to do. Luckly, I had billman help me and it was a pretty straight forward process. The diff itself is only held in by like 5 big bolts. The annoying part is removing the driveshaft and just disconnecting the axles (you don't have to completly remove them).

 

negcamber Posted on Nov 23 2006, 04:19 AM
, it does include those instructions.
Look here:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85687
Installing is the same operation in reverse order.

Succes.

 

Thanks a lot to everyone, I think I might attempt to install my diff myself.

 

its fairly easy, ive done like 3, 1 beeing my own. like someone said above, make sure u have someone with you to help lift it if u dont have a jack

 

i've done it myself twice. make sure to stop by the dealer and buy the ball joint popper

 

Silver S2k4 Posted on Nov 23 2006, 03:36 AM
A new one as in brand new or another one?
Just asking because the propshaft companion flange is different on 00-03 (IIRC) models.
In your sig it says MY04 so you should have no problem with 04-later.

Is it in allready?
What happened with your old diff?
How did it "go up"?

 

Stupid Newb Question. What happens when your Diff goes? Signs etc? A guy local has replaced his 5 times. Is that bad of a driver lol?

 

It's not a bad idea to go ahead and order replacements for those allenhead bolts on the driveshaft flange. There's a real good chance that one or more will get rounded out when your remove them.