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Originally Posted by djustin973
Does the SDL normally have clips to mount the axles? I had replaced the axles once before the swap and did so by removing the six triple square bolts. Was that the incorrect way to remove them?
Also, I thought about it again and you're right, it was a 2.47. I forgot which direction I had changed it (Higher ratio vs. lower ratio). After some thinking I remembered that I had gone with a lower ratio for lower engine speeds so it must be a 2.47.
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Yes, they all have clips.
Your procedure was fine. Those bolts connect the outer axle and shaft to the hub. The replacements are sold that way so you don't need to remove the hub.
However, if you ever want to remove the hub, you'd need to go inside the housing and pull the clips.
A "lower numerical ratio" equates to a "taller ratio." You're guaranteed to cause confusion when you refer to "higher ratio" or "lower ratio". These terms can be interpreted either way.
In any case, you almost certainly have the diff from a 420 SEL. The axles from the 560 SEL would also be suitable.