shane10
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Hi all, got a new rear differential as mine was whining quite loudly and absolutely full of metal. Got everything out with a couple hiccups but nothing too major. Just have a question before I put the new one in.
When you remove the drive shaft at the rear diff, you of course mark the u joint/drive shaft, and (diff flange?) to insure it is installed the same way upon reassembly. Being that I have a new differential, there is obviously no mark. Is there a specific way to re-allign the drive shaft to diff, or can I just put it on however it fits.
Maybe a stupid question but just want to make sure I'm doing things correctly.
Thanks
When you remove the drive shaft at the rear diff, you of course mark the u joint/drive shaft, and (diff flange?) to insure it is installed the same way upon reassembly. Being that I have a new differential, there is obviously no mark. Is there a specific way to re-allign the drive shaft to diff, or can I just put it on however it fits.
Maybe a stupid question but just want to make sure I'm doing things correctly.
Thanks