Front Differential Rebuild
#1
#2
You'll need a shim kit since it's sort of silly to rebuild it without replacing the bearings.
You'll also need a dial indicator and a tube of Prussian Blue.
Unless you're doing it for a learning experience (or suffer from OCD) it's probably cheaper in the long run to just buy a used diff.
You'll also need a dial indicator and a tube of Prussian Blue.
Unless you're doing it for a learning experience (or suffer from OCD) it's probably cheaper in the long run to just buy a used diff.
#4
I do not have any experience working on DII diffs but I exploded my D1 diff. I found a used 3rd member for $50. It was pretty easy to replace, if you have no problem lifting it into place..they are kind of heavy. The DII will be a bit more difficult since they do not have full floating axle shafts but it still shouldn't be that hard.
#5
Ok. I have been chasing a mild vibration accompanied by athe clunk that has been getting worse. And yes, my driveshaft has been rebuilt, and then replaced so it has been eliminated. Decided to pull the shaft again and inspection for play in my front diff and transfer case. Found some play in both, but in the front diff, it was absurd. Approximately 45-50 degrees of play before anything caught. Played with it a few times and there was my audible clunking sound.
Now I know there are a few threads on here that have covered the issue of that clunking noise, and most have said, its normal. Yea, its not.
I don't plan on doing it soon. Just wanted to see if anyone has done one.
Antichrist - I may suffer wit a tinge of OCD. Noises drive me crazy.
Mike - Nothing has failed. Not yet anyway. (Runs outside to knock on oak tree)
Now I know there are a few threads on here that have covered the issue of that clunking noise, and most have said, its normal. Yea, its not.
I don't plan on doing it soon. Just wanted to see if anyone has done one.
Antichrist - I may suffer wit a tinge of OCD. Noises drive me crazy.
Mike - Nothing has failed. Not yet anyway. (Runs outside to knock on oak tree)
#6
#7
Ok. I have been chasing a mild vibration accompanied by athe clunk that has been getting worse. And yes, my driveshaft has been rebuilt, and then replaced so it has been eliminated. Decided to pull the shaft again and inspection for play in my front diff and transfer case. Found some play in both, but in the front diff, it was absurd. Approximately 45-50 degrees of play before anything caught. Played with it a few times and there was my audible clunking sound.
Now I know there are a few threads on here that have covered the issue of that clunking noise, and most have said, its normal. Yea, its not.
I don't plan on doing it soon. Just wanted to see if anyone has done one.
Antichrist - I may suffer wit a tinge of OCD. Noises drive me crazy.
Mike - Nothing has failed. Not yet anyway. (Runs outside to knock on oak tree)
Now I know there are a few threads on here that have covered the issue of that clunking noise, and most have said, its normal. Yea, its not.
I don't plan on doing it soon. Just wanted to see if anyone has done one.
Antichrist - I may suffer wit a tinge of OCD. Noises drive me crazy.
Mike - Nothing has failed. Not yet anyway. (Runs outside to knock on oak tree)
Thanks,
Mike
#9
I'm guessing you are talking about a disco I and disco II...I know how you Brits like using 'mark'. To answer your question, no, they are different widths.
#10
If you find a repair that completely eliminates the clunk I would be interested to know - good luck!