Hi Martin,
I just did that today. But, I had experience due to having done it 2
weeks ago, too. This time I put the pinion seal in correctly.....and
replaced the axle seals and bearings.....because I don't want to do it
again!! The worst part of the job was dealing with the exhaust system.
In any case:
Put some electrical tape around the 2 front mounting studs so you can
put on the upper bushings without them falling back off. Have the 2
front lower bushings, 4 large washers, 4 nylock nuts, 9/16" socket, long
extension, and ratchet at the ready. Put the diff on the jack directly
under the mounting area and using your hands, guide it up
while............using your leg and foot to pump the jack handle. Keep
guiding the diff up until the front section clears the frame, being
careful not to damage the brake lines. Once the front is above the
frame, guide the rear bushings onto the studs and put on one washer and
nut, then the other. Don't tighten them until you get the front bushings
inserted, too. If you get a mental picture of a spastic monkey squirming
around under your car, then you're on your way to differential
installation happiness......Like I said, the exhaust was the biggest
pain...
Good luck, and don't let the diff fall off the jack. It really hurts!
Kevin Thompson
Cape Cod British Car CLub
http://clubs.hemmings.com/capecodbritish
Martin wrote:
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2003 18:43:03 -0500
From: "M. Secrest" <vze34wdb@verizon.net>
Subject: TR6: 1-Man Diff Installation Tips?
I think the subject heading pretty much says it all.
Apparently, the diff has to go in at about a 45 degree angle.
After wrestling with this for 2 hours today (to no avail), I can see it
would be a whole lot easier w/2 people. But for those who have
courageously installed it w/only a jack and some cold beer, I'd like to
hear about it!
Martin Secrest
72 TR6
Arlington,
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