How-To: Differential Removal
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What are signs of bad differential? I get a "loosness" mostly when cold... I dont throw any codes, it doesnt feel like a hesitation and disco seems to ever so lightly drift and I feel a loosness in steering... Maybe that loosness in steering is normal? I just dont know much about this area and may even need some assistance.... Id like to put a lift and new springs and shocks but before any of that I need address this... Heck could it be transfer case motor mount or tranny ready for new filter? I just dont know! Lol ( it was like this but got much better once changing o2 sensors but didnt go away... It feels rumbly and loose during first 20 mins ride... If i drive lets say 5 minutes or so then turn it off as like going to store then come back out and drive, i dont feel this usually... Also could it have to do with abs system? Any suggestions would be grewtly appriciated! Lol
Last edited by dparham; 03-25-2013 at 10:51 AM.
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Hi Brandon: I am going to replace the brakes, rotors and, most importantly, a leaking driver's side rear wheel hub tomorrow on my 2004 Discovery. In picture 5 you show the rotor before removal. On my Discovery there is a gold retaining nut that I assume must come off before the hub can be pulled (along with all the other assorted bolts, sensors, etc.). What size is that?
Also, should the differential be completely drained or just partially? Thanks for your asssistance.
Also, should the differential be completely drained or just partially? Thanks for your asssistance.
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Hi Brandon: I am going to replace the brakes, rotors and, most importantly, a leaking driver's side rear wheel hub tomorrow on my 2004 Discovery. In picture 5 you show the rotor before removal. On my Discovery there is a gold retaining nut that I assume must come off before the hub can be pulled (along with all the other assorted bolts, sensors, etc.). What size is that?
Also, should the differential be completely drained or just partially? Thanks for your asssistance.
Also, should the differential be completely drained or just partially? Thanks for your asssistance.
As far as draining it, pull the draing plug out of the diff and let it drain. It will drain low enough so that it doesn't pour out when you remove the carrier assembly. If you want to get ****, and it's what I did, once you remove the carrier assembly you can wipe the remaing 1/4-1/2" of fluid out of the housing. It's probably not a bad idea because any metal shavings that didn't get attached to your magnetic drain plug and gunk is going to accumulate here.
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