Differential swap A4?
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Racer
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From: Kissimmee Florida
Differential swap A4?
How hard is it to swap out differentials in an A4? I'm going to be replacing my 2.73 with a 3.73. Any special tools, new gaskets or seals, can I do it by myself or will I need help? I have no lift, just jack and stands. Any insights or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks
Drifting
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From: Holliston MA
Originally Posted by EDJ
How hard is it to swap out differentials in an A4? I'm going to be replacing my 2.73 with a 3.73. Any special tools, new gaskets or seals, can I do it by myself or will I need help? I have no lift, just jack and stands. Any insights or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/342.htm
For special tool, you will need a pry bar to seperate the TT from the bell housing and a tranny jack. I needed help from another person during removal and 2 guys when installing. Good luck with the project.
Safety Car
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From: Bella Vista Ca
Here is another link
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/18978/index.html
Mike Mercury's page is great. Changing out the differential isn't that hard. As stated on his page, you can tilt the tranny down enough to swap it out.
Good luck
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/18978/index.html
Mike Mercury's page is great. Changing out the differential isn't that hard. As stated on his page, you can tilt the tranny down enough to swap it out.
Good luck
Safety Car
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From: Bella Vista Ca
Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Originally Posted by turbota
Definately does not look like something a beginner should tackle all by himself IMO
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