Diff side cover
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Racer
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Diff side cover
Hi,is there enough space to remove the differential side covers underneath the car and to replace the O-ring seals?
Had my left shaft seal done last week but noticed some oil on the diff....bummer.
Now I do have to take care of the O-rings....maybe some pics wil help.
Thanks in advance, Greetz Erik.
Had my left shaft seal done last week but noticed some oil on the diff....bummer.
Now I do have to take care of the O-rings....maybe some pics wil help.
Thanks in advance, Greetz Erik.
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You might be able to get to the passenger side,But the drivers side has a bolt that holds the diff on,And its on the cover.If you can look underneath there you will see what I mean.You have to take off the exhaust and pull the axles out.Maybe someone else will chime in with some more info.
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Racer
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I know what you mean....on each diff side cover there is such a bolt.Let me put it this way
o I only need to get the left exhaust out in order to remove the diff side cover??Or do I need to remove more things like springleaf etc?
Greetz Erik.
o I only need to get the left exhaust out in order to remove the diff side cover??Or do I need to remove more things like springleaf etc?Greetz Erik.
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Originally Posted by Erik88vette
I know what you mean....on each diff side cover there is such a bolt.Let me put it this wayo I only need to get the left exhaust out in order to remove the diff side cover??Or do I need to remove more things like springleaf etc?
Greetz Erik.
o I only need to get the left exhaust out in order to remove the diff side cover??Or do I need to remove more things like springleaf etc?Greetz Erik.
You say the left side,meaning the drivers side? If so I believe you have to slide the diff out alittle,Because there's a stud coming off the cover if I remember.I said bolt before,I should have said stud.Do you have an auto?
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Racer
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Yep it's a 1999 coupe A4,and I did replace my shaft seal a week ago.I thought it was dry but after a while driving there is a little drip popping up.You can see that it is coming from the diff side cover where it meets the diff on the lowest bolt.If I can perform this procedure again with not to much of a hassle and the cover can be removed(quite)easily I would be very happy.I've done it before in 3 hours time....only now the cover has to be removed....
Greetz Erik.
Greetz Erik.
