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Old 24-03-2012, 06:32 PM
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Default How the hell do you remove a front cossie diff?

Ok read numerous posts on here and some seem like garbage advise, so can someone explain how to remove the diff from a 4x4 saph?
I'm handy with spanners but this is royally pissimg me off!
Diff bolts out, steering rack bolts out, driveshafts out, engine mounts disconnected, prop disconnected, do I need to remove the intermediate shaft from the sump as well?

From reading posts on here there is NO way the diff will clear without removing the steering rack bolts as it fouls before it's even cleared the o ring on the diff to sump, but some people have advised this will clear?

Anyway looking for help from someone that has done it and not just an opinion, ta.
Old 25-03-2012, 07:03 AM
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their tight i used a pri bar but my engine wos out
Old 26-03-2012, 05:20 AM
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I'm pretty sure i got it off without removing the steering rack bolts, on a ramp though which could make it easier
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Shit Rog, the new turbo broke the front diff already?
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How much power can roughly the std front diff take? Am I right if I reckon that it'll shit itself same time with the MT-75 gearbox at stage 3 power?
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