Easiest way to remove a differential
 

Is it possible to remove the differential without dropping the rear subframe? If so, what is the procedure?

I am sure that I removed the differential with axles attached in the W123.

Remove end nuts holding on axles.

Remove rear flex plate on driveshaft.
Removed two 19mm fasteners at top of differential.

Couple more fasteners and dropped right out.
Left subframe alone.

That is how I have done mine. It was really easy. Just leave the axles attached. You still have to move the subframe up and down to get the axles in. But it is really easy if the car is already supported properly. Also, in addition to the above you will need to loosen the center carrier bearing mount so you can slide the drive shaft forward enough to pull it off the diff.

It still took me half a day. But, that was because I was doing a ton of other stuff back there. The diff. was not that hard. The toughest part was accessing those nuts on top of the diff. If the car is a "scrapper" you can cut a hole in the floor to make it easier to remove the nuts on top of the diff.

When all fails, you do this. now you don`t have to contend with those pesky 19mm bolts :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqsI3fl1Z8w

Charlie

Installation is reverse of removal. :jester:

Hmm. where do I hook the chain...

Wrap it around the sub frame.

Charlie

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Okay --- first things first; while I really like the gentleman from California (see post above); however, I learned the chain is wrapped around the front support bar of the driver's seat for easy removal! See pics in the link below.

And the same post, definitely illustrates the easiest way to remove a differential. Give you a hint --- a forklift helps!

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/2463551-post74.html

Enjoy!!

Hmmm
 

Data needed.
What car/chassis is this?





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85 123 TD

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Yes it is but make the job hard on you and the drive shaft flex disks.
Its just four easy to access bolts to lower the diff and sub frame 5 - 6"
then the rest is easy.

My question applies to a diff in a junkyard car.