Rear Diff Motor Replacement
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Rear Diff Motor Replacement
I am about to embark on the replacement of the locking motor for my rear diff. Does anyone have any good hints as to how best to do this?
I've seen a variety of methods listed from going in through the DS rear wheel well to coming up through the spare tire space and removing this, that and the other.
I know that LR techs will drop the diff. I hope to avoid that.
Thanks.
I've seen a variety of methods listed from going in through the DS rear wheel well to coming up through the spare tire space and removing this, that and the other.
I know that LR techs will drop the diff. I hope to avoid that.
Thanks.
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LR techs don't drop the diff. You can get to it from below. Spray the connector down with brake cleaner then a little wd40. It can be hard to turn(its one of those 1/4 turn style connectors that are on the trans).
I believe its 4-8mm bolts. A little tight, but not terrible.
I believe its 4-8mm bolts. A little tight, but not terrible.
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Hey - thanks for this. I only asked not because I doubt you, but there's lots of info on here and other places from people who have not done it - just read or "heard about how to do it". I value the advice, but need to know if coming up from underneath it's doable - which it seems it is. I will have to give it a look because I didn't think it possible. But what do I know...