2 Removing the Existing Differential
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2.3
Disconnecting the Axles
2.3.1
A
IFS CV Shafts
Remove the wheels, and brakes according to your vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual.
Disconnect the drive shaft from the differential drive flange.
Disconnect the struts (shocks) from the lower control arms.
Remove the forked strut mounts off of the bottoms of the strut
cylinders.
Disconnect the upper and lower ball joints.
Tap the CV shafts outward to disconnect the retaining clips, and
draw the knuckle joints outward until you can completely disengage
the spline of the CV shafts from the differential housing.
NOTE : The oil seals are delicate and can be easily damaged.
Support the weight of the CV shaft when drawing them
out of their sockets in the housing.
Completely remove the differential assembly from the vehicle.
Secure the differential assembly to a work bench.
Remove the front access cover plate.
2.3.2
B
Live Axle CV Shafts
IMPORTANT :
Collision damage or heavy off-road use of your vehicle in the past may
have resulted in some degree of bending in the axle. Any misalignment
of the axle tubes may result in excessive wear and/or failure of your
differential and axle shafts. ARB strongly recommends that you have
your axle assembly inspected for concentricity and straightness before
installing your Air Locker.
Remove the wheels, and brakes according to your vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual.
Disconnect the drive shaft from the differential drive flange.
Disconnect the upper and lower ball joints.
Draw the knuckle joints outward until you can completely disengage
the spline of the CV shafts from the differential housing.
NOTE : The oil seals are delicate and can be easily damaged.
Support the weight of the CV shaft when drawing them
out of their sockets in the housing.
