Front Differential Removal/Installation

Removal
- Raise vehicle at jacking points.
- Remove floor panel from pedal assembly.





- Remove both universal-joint clamping screws between steering gear and steering shaft and pull joint upwards.
- Remove front and middle floor panels.





- Remove retaining clamp from power-steering lines.





- Unclip power-steering lines from holder.





- Remove transmission-bearing screw.





- Remove hexagon head screws from front-axle cross members and side members and drop front axle.
- Remove stabilizer.
- Remove drive shaft at flange from front-axle final drive.
- Remove Allen screw from front central-shaft clamping sleeve and slide clamping sleeve along central shaft to the rear.
- Remove upper fastening screws for central tube front-axle final drive by pressing central pipe to one side with a suitable tool. (Do not damage lines).
- Position gearbox lever underneath, undo central pipe fastening screws and remove Differential.

Installation





- The rubber seal (arrow) must be replaced on the facing surface of the central shaft before installing the front-axle final drive. Apply glycerine to sealing disk before assembly. Tightening torque for hexagon head screws (M 6 x 12) 10 Nm (7.5 ft lb).
- Install in reverse order of removal.





- Clip lines into holder.
- Check transmission oil and fill up if necessary.
- Align front axle.