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Old 29-11-2011, 06:24 PM   #1
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Default IRS diff. whose changed one

so my diffs died. im gonna give it a crack on my own. i have access to a hoist which will help. is it an epic job or is it do able? im going to have a 2nd car and so time isn't as much of a restraint as it could be. do i need any special tools?

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Old 29-11-2011, 07:10 PM   #2
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I did mine about 3 months ago, it's pretty straight forward.

Remove wheels.
Exhaust tail piece.
Tailshaft.
Lower control arm outer bolts.
Pry out CV's from diff.
Diff bolts.
Lower diff while holding out lower control arms.

To fit new diff, do the above in reverse order.

Took me about 4 hours, and I hadn't done one before.
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Old 29-11-2011, 07:16 PM   #3
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ME

Heres the techo thread
http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=159

And a bit more here

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...light=IRS+diff

No real problems as Sox says but it s easier with 2 people and if you have all FINGERS and THUMBS in working order
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Old 29-11-2011, 10:29 PM   #4
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Default Re: IRS diff. whose changed one

sweettt!!! i've found a killer diff in sydney from a friend. so i'll get that when i get some $$$ together.

cheers sox n whoosh sounds like it should be alright then. probably can get a spare body to help me out and this time shall try hard to not destroy any digits or such.
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Old 30-11-2011, 11:44 PM   #5
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Default Re: IRS diff. whose changed one

and also. is there anything i should replace while i've got stuff out? any bearings or such.
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Old 01-12-2011, 07:28 AM   #6
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Not really, check the CV boots, tailshaft unis, but it's probably all ok, otherwise you might have noticed anyway.
Maybe even have a glance at the gearbox extension housing seal.
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Maybe even have a glance at the gearbox extension housing seal.
is that the one the yoke of the tailshaft slides into? i noticed it with a very slight leak and thought i'd do it soon.
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Old 01-12-2011, 08:19 AM   #8
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is that the one the yoke of the tailshaft slides into? i noticed it with a very slight leak and thought i'd do it soon.
Yep, change it.
Takes all of 5 minutes, and $10 or so.
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Default Re: IRS diff. whose changed one

Sic will do that. Did you need any special tools?
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Old 05-12-2011, 04:35 PM   #10
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I doubt it special tools will be needed. Just a time consuming job to do and no doubt a heavy one. Just don't rush the job, and check and recheck everything once the new one is in. You may need to refer to the manual for torque settings of some things, but should be straight forward.
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I can't really remember, but I don't think so.
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What is this ring. Does it need replacing or do I bend it in or what?
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Leave it on, doesn't need replacing.
It holds the axles in.
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