Hi everyone, I checked the How to section and didn't see a specific thread on Diff removal. Also, maybe a DIY on the carrier bearing?
Thanks in advance,
Eric
Thanks in advance,
Eric
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Any DIY for replacing diff?
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Just in case you overlooked it, here is an How-To for the rear wheel bearing:
HOW TO: Rear wheel bearing replacement | "HOW-TO" Tutorial Articles
ADMIN EDIT: This thread was copied to the "How To" section and edited to improve the S/N ratio. Original thread is at this link. OK, I'll add to the forum. This will be edited several times with updated pictures as I get a chance. I had a bad wheel bearing which was a good roar- I quickly...
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There's no HOW-TO thread that I'm aware of, for diff R&R. The FSM has the basic procedure. It's not complicated, but isn't easy due to the size and weight of the diff (something like 90 lbs?). This can be done in your garage with floor jacks, a second person is recommended when lowering / raising the diff into place. A good impact wrench will help with the axle outer nut & inner bolts. Don't strip the XZN heads of the inner bolts or you'll be in a world of hurt. And don't damage the ASR sensor wires, the sensors are NLA.
I don't think there's a HOW-TO for the driveshaft carrier/bearing, few people attempt this because it requires removing the entire exhaust system, which is nightmare fuel if you don't have a full size lift so you can walk around underneath the car. Once the driveshaft is out of the car, the job isn't too difficult, although you may need to fabricate some tools, or buy an appropriate bearing puller to get the bearing off the shaft.
I don't think there's a HOW-TO for the driveshaft carrier/bearing, few people attempt this because it requires removing the entire exhaust system, which is nightmare fuel if you don't have a full size lift so you can walk around underneath the car. Once the driveshaft is out of the car, the job isn't too difficult, although you may need to fabricate some tools, or buy an appropriate bearing puller to get the bearing off the shaft.
The design of the rear subframe and the diff attachment on the W126 is VERY different from the W124, so any HOW-TO relating to the W126 is not going to be applicable to W124 vehicles.
I did do a HOW-TO for the driveshaft carrier/bearing on my W126, back when I lived in Texas. This HOW-TO **is** applicable to the W124, generally speaking, but that site (as said previously) is down for a bit for a very thorough technical re-vamp with no ETA as of yet for coming back on-line.
I did do a HOW-TO for the driveshaft carrier/bearing on my W126, back when I lived in Texas. This HOW-TO **is** applicable to the W124, generally speaking, but that site (as said previously) is down for a bit for a very thorough technical re-vamp with no ETA as of yet for coming back on-line.
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