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Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:38 pm
by sxfx
So me and my buddy took 2 front differentials out of 2 awd astro vans know we tried all day to put the new 1 in but there is no way in hell its going in is there any trick or any help/advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:37 pm
by ihatemybike
I did Grumpy's solo earlier this year. Didn't notice any real trick. Just used a floor jack and wiggled the diff till it went in place.
What mounting point are you having trouble with?
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:05 am
by LiftedAWDAstro
Put the long side axle tube up in first. It is then just a matter of twisting and turning until it goes.
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:55 pm
by sxfx
Awesome thanks for the suggestion will try out tomorrow. I think my biggest problem is that I can get the bottom part into the mount, but its the top mount cause Im not sure how to clear the two metal bars that turn the wheels when spinning the diff upwards while in the bottom mount.
But I think I have to wiggle it in there first before putting into mounts.
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:08 pm
by sxfx
Well I have no idea what was wrong with me on Saturday. I went under the car today around 12pm looked up and it all made perfect sense how to get it in there. GO figure.
Well anyways filled the trans and transfer case with dexron 6, and the front diff with synthetic gear oil, and she runs like a beaute.
Not really sure what was wrong with the old diff but I am glad everything worked out.\
Time to get some all terrain tires and maybe a small lift in the future
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Thanks for all the help.
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:52 pm
by mdmead
Good job! Glad you got it fixed.
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:23 am
by Cobra
how long did it take to remove and install the front diff btw
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:29 pm
by sxfx
Cobra wrote:how long did it take to remove and install the front diff btw
First time It took me about 2 hours, second time around 45 mins.
Re: Why is the front diff so hard to put back in
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:19 pm
by zuren
sxfx wrote:So me and my buddy took 2 front differentials out of 2 awd astro vans know we tried all day to put the new 1 in but there is no way in hell its going in is there any trick or any help/advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
sxfx - What issues were you having with those diffs.? I'm having an issue with mine that I'm trying to sort out.