Originally Posted by bosfan
i need help installing and putting together a front diff.
i have all the necessary parts just a few questions
do i put it together the sameway i did the rear diff?if so that means they are the same size right?
does the same belt that goes around the oneway go around the larger diff now?
whats the easiest way to take out the front oneway and put the front diff in?(like what screws need to come out )
oh i do have the wce if that makes any difference.
The front diff is a lot smaller than the rear diff. If you are unsure about it, there are instructions near the back of the manual for the front diff along with part numbers.
The most important thing to remember when assembling the front diff is to not use the pulley flange with the pulley.
The same belt is used.
Yes, the front diff should be easy to install. If you are aware of how to change the front roll center, that's half the process.
-What you need to do is take the shock tower off and the 4 screws that fasten the front bulkhead caps.
-Slide off the caps and pull the one way up first, then twist is to free it from the front belt. You should take out the bearings in the process to make your job easier.
-Fit the bearings on the front diff the way they came off the one way and slip the front belt over the pulley.
-It will be hard at first to push the diff down into position because of the akward angle which stretches the belt slightly(not enough to cause harm), but once down you should be able to reinstall the dog bones and front bulkhead caps easily.
-Take care to make sure both left and right bearing cams are in the same position when you reinstall the bulkhead caps.
-Reverse the disassembly of the shock tower.