How difficult is it to remove front differential? (1 Viewer)

[gil12]

I'm interested in removing the front differential myself so I can have a shop put a locker in it, save some $ by bringing it in. How difficult a job is it? (I can't find a diy thread - do you know of one?) Also, any suggestions on a shop for the bench work?

Thanks,
Gil
Ventura, CA

 

[cc93cruiser]

Find videos on YouTube... you have to pull your front axles out and remove all the bolts around the 3rd member plus front driveshaft.... 1st timers maybe 2-4 hrs depending on wrenching level... experienced half that time...make sure you have the correct tools such as snap ring pliers and 54mm hub socket etc...

 

[cc93cruiser]

Download free FSM here on mud too..

 

[cc93cruiser]

Whoops, I thought I was in the 80 series forum...Removing the front 3rd from a 100 although different, not to much more involved after pulling your cv's..

 

[gil12]

Thanks. I'll check it out and crawl around under the truck and see how feasible it looks. The factory manual is a bit confusing - skips around a bit and is hard for me to follow. Then again, I enjoy driving more when I've delved into the inner workings a bit, know what is there and how it works.
Gil

 

[nissanh]

I did it. Easy job.
Remove CV axles (hope you know how to get there). Disconnect the drive shaft. Remove the mounting brackets. ThThose are super tight so have a breakerbar. There are two at driver side, one below the steering rack and one below the passenger side floor (next to the pinion flange). Use only 6 sided impackt box sockets. I used a scissor jack to hold the weight of it. I did it by my self, but be ready it is heavy. Make sure the truck is supported well. Have the tires under the truck as a secondary supports in case it falls.