How hard is it to replace the entire diff?
#11
You can also unbolt the upper control arm instead of popping the ball joint. I went that route when I swapped my diff, but putting one of left-rear bolts back in was a REAL pain because the spring ended up directly in line with the hole the bolt was supposed to go in. I had to compress the spring until I could get the bolt in. That and stripping 2 of the hex-headed driveshaft bolts were the only real problems I had.
#12
I have seen reports here of someone removing the diff WITHOUT popping the ball joint OR doing anything with the suspension. Once the diff is unbolt and can be moved side to side freely, there is enough lateral play in the CV joints that you can slip the inner CV end pin out of the diff one side at a time.
#13
Originally Posted by xviper,Dec 7 2005, 01:12 PM
Yes, it's a kind of spreader that incorporates a threaded bolt. I use this type:
#14
Originally Posted by camuman,Dec 7 2005, 02:38 PM
thats pretty cool, but no neat airhammer noises accompanied by tim allen like grunting.
#15
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by xviper,Dec 7 2005, 11:12 AM
Yes, it's a kind of spreader that incorporates a threaded bolt. I use this type:
#16
Originally Posted by gomarlins3,Dec 7 2005, 08:14 PM
Isn't that similar to a gear/steering wheel puller?
#18
Oh, I forgot. I used Xvipers thread to pull mine the very first time. I am a nerd by trade, but I am mechanical and it was a piece of cake. It is heavy so you will need help with that. You can do it.
#19
Originally Posted by Stratocaster,Dec 8 2005, 12:32 AM
Oh, I forgot. I used Xvipers thread to pull mine the very first time. I am a nerd by trade, but I am mechanical and it was a piece of cake. It is heavy so you will need help with that. You can do it.