Replacing differential cover DIY

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-28-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

The video is a little Blair Witch but I'm doing it as I go. It's nothing special. Its a simplified run of removing the whatever is needed to be removed and swapped out. I'm not going to record the reinstall as that is just everything backwards. However, I might record the rundown of how I put the diff back into place as it may be tricky. Like I said, it's an easy job thus far. I will post it in the DIY and link it here after everything is done.

YzGyz

Sounds great I really appreciate all your help

-Raj

dP3NGU1N · 01-28-2015, 08:55 PM

Do you even need to drop the diff to remove the cover?

YzGyz · 01-29-2015, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Do you even need to drop the diff to remove the cover?

Yes, you do. There is not enough space to get to all the bills that hold the cover in place. Even if you do somehow get the bolts out, you probably went be able to get the oem cover payee out and the new cover back in.

Anyhow, I just finished the install and cleaned up the tools. I will post videoso later hope they came out okay.

YzGyz

YzGyz · 01-29-2015, 06:44 PM

Here are the videos I made. I added them on to the old DIY thread so everything is in one place.

DIY: Whiteline rear differential bushings

YzGyz

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-29-2015, 07:26 PM

Thank you!! I'm gonna use this Saturday.

-Raj

chops · 01-29-2015, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YzGyz

Here are the videos I made. I added them on to the old DIY thread so everything is in one place.

DIY: Whiteline rear differential bushings

YzGyz

hmm...what podcast were you listening to? sounds like we are all we need in the background

. good job on the videos

YzGyz · 01-29-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

hmm...what podcast were you listening to? sounds like we are all we need in the background

. good job on the videos

I was streaming music off my phone that I plugged into my monitor speaker.

I usually stream Digitally Imported radio (DI.FM). They have lots of channels to choose from.

The music in my videos were YouTube streams of Above and Beyond Group Therapy.

YzGyz

YzGyz · 01-29-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

Thank you!! I'm gonna use this Saturday.

-Raj

SAFETY GLASSES!!! OMG did some juice and rubber fly! An extra hand will really help.

YzGyz

chops · 01-29-2015, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YzGyz

I was streaming music off my phone that I plugged into my monitor speaker.

I usually stream Digitally Imported radio (DI.FM). They have lots of channels to choose from.

The music in my videos were YouTube streams of Above and Beyond Group Therapy.

YzGyz

yea, i heard the A&B/zoe johnston? sounded like "we are all we need" heh

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-29-2015, 11:18 PM

So you would still drop the driveshaft and axle for the differential cover?

chops · 01-29-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

So you would still drop the driveshaft and axle for the differential cover?

yes, its impossible to do it otherwise. this is why everyone here has told you to purchase the whiteline diff bushing while you're at it

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-29-2015, 11:23 PM

I am gonna order that tomorrow since I'm already gonna be at it. Might as well, thanks for the help guys!

-Raj

YzGyz · 01-30-2015, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

So you would still drop the driveshaft and axle for the differential cover?

I was able to push the drive shaft to the side and then lower the end of differential then pry it out. I left the drive shafts in place. I recommend lifting the car up as high as possible (both front and back, not just the back like I did) to give you more room to work the saw, drill, pry bar.

YzGyz

Dragon_Ball_Z · 02-01-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

I was able to push the drive shaft to the side and then lower the end of differential then pry it out. I left the drive shafts in place. I recommend lifting the car up as high as possible (both front and back, not just the back like I did) to give you more room to work the saw, drill, pry bar.

YzGyz

I spent about two hours today and successfully removed the differential. Thanks for your video YzGyz. Rep +1!!!!

-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z · 02-02-2015, 12:54 PM

Ok guys, so how did you clean the inside of the differential? like when you replaced the cover to get all that gunk out? I want it to be clean for the fresh new fluid i put in there

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YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	Here are the videos I made. I added them on to the old DIY thread so everything is in one place. DIY: Whiteline rear differential bushings YzGyz Dragon_Ball_Z likes this.

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01-29-2015, 11:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 16	I am gonna order that tomorrow since I'm already gonna be at it. Might as well, thanks for the help guys! -Raj __________________ Build in Progress

02-02-2015, 12:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 16	Ok guys, so how did you clean the inside of the differential? like when you replaced the cover to get all that gunk out? I want it to be clean for the fresh new fluid i put in there __________________ Build in Progress

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