Section : Rear Axle

Rear axle, brakes, wheels and tyres.

Diff bushes adive req

Posted By : Tim Stopp, 01-Feb-2007, 04:14pm

Can anyone tell me, is it possible to squeeze in the two front diff bushes without taking off the prop shaft, IE can the nose end be pulled down enough to slip them in, or is it strictly prop off job as per haynes?

I ask because getting the prop off on my back under axle stands is a nasty nasty job.

Thanks

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Diff bushes adive req

Posted By : Anthony Davey, 01-Feb-2007, 09:40pm

Hi

I don't think it can be done i'm afraid purely because you can't get enough downwards play in the prop to diff joint to clear the studs that locate the front ears of the diff which are unfortunately part of the chassis and not bolts that drop through the floor. Plus the exhaust may well be in the way.

sorry mate

Tony

MKIV Spit
- Diff bushes adive req
  
  Posted By : Tim Stopp, 01-Feb-2007, 10:30pm
  
  Thanks
  I suspected that might be the case, I live in hope of an easy life, but it rarely pays off !
  
  Tim