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diff drive shaft bearing removal
mad-butcher - 12/7/03 at 01:37 PM

theres not a lot of play in the bearing but if its simple i may as well change it.
but how do i get it out (the bearing i mean) ls diff with lobo joints .i've split the joint but can't find out how to get the out put from the dif off is it just a tight splined fit or do i have to split the diff
any links to websites on overhauling ford diffs would be appreciated
tony


gjn200 - 12/7/03 at 02:34 PM

If you take the back off you will find the shafts are held in by circlips.


ChrisW - 12/7/03 at 02:49 PM

Some of them just push in, others are held with circlips. It's a pig of a job to get the circlips off so if you've got that type I wouldn't bother!!

Chris


theconrodkid - 12/7/03 at 03:58 PM

on the side of the diff there is a large alloy ring with teeth on its outside edge,its locked with a plate,unscrew said ring and bearing will come out,you need to shim it up afterwards so a specialist or new diff is probly best option.