anyone have a link to removal and replacement of the differential?
Mine's an 85, and wondering if there's a decent book, or link to a page with some shots of what holds the axles into the diff, and what needs to be undone to remove it. etc. Do I need to shim the new bits if I install a complete pumpkin? etc. thanks.
Mike

Here you go.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=179661&page=2&highlight=swap+differential

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DV,
excellent diy explanation and photos. Thanks for the link and paying heed to my call. Now if only the weather holds up till I can obtain another 2.88 diff.
Mike

Start working on the front rear diff bolts asap, they are easily the most inaccessible bolts on the car.

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C'mon now, they can't be any worse than the turbo drain tube bolts..... Or how about the turbo retaining nuts...? Love working on these things. RT

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