Early diffs were i think a 2 or 3 pin carrier, later updated around the time of Bosch and 4 wheel abs, i would not bother with the older weaker design
P 38a 4.6 HSE Rear Diff
Hello,
Does anyone have any experience in dismantling a rear diff on a 1997 model? I took it out and now I have it on my workbench.
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I need to get the crown wheel and the pinion out of the assembly, so I can replace them both.
The pinion has two broken teeth and damaged the crown wheel.
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Has anyone tried to do this on their own or is this a specialist job only?
I have a well-equiped workshop and the Range Rover Workshop Manual. In the Manual I only found how to take the rear diff out, but there is nothing on how to dissasemble the diff assembly and nothing about the torque values for re-assembly.
Is there a resource anywhere on the net or does anyone know how to do this? I did a search on these forums, but I didn't find anything relevant to my problem. I did find a topic about a front diff bearing change and the author mentioned that he had to have the whole axle washed and cleaned of debris. I suppose I will have to do that as well? Are there any recommendations on what fluids to use to rinse the axle? Any help is welcome and appreciated.
Regards,
Vito
Does anyone have any experience in dismantling a rear diff on a 1997 model? I took it out and now I have it on my workbench.
I need to get the crown wheel and the pinion out of the assembly, so I can replace them both.
The pinion has two broken teeth and damaged the crown wheel.
Has anyone tried to do this on their own or is this a specialist job only?
I have a well-equiped workshop and the Range Rover Workshop Manual. In the Manual I only found how to take the rear diff out, but there is nothing on how to dissasemble the diff assembly and nothing about the torque values for re-assembly.
Is there a resource anywhere on the net or does anyone know how to do this? I did a search on these forums, but I didn't find anything relevant to my problem. I did find a topic about a front diff bearing change and the author mentioned that he had to have the whole axle washed and cleaned of debris. I suppose I will have to do that as well? Are there any recommendations on what fluids to use to rinse the axle? Any help is welcome and appreciated.
Regards,
Vito
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