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Differential output shaft is loose
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Differential output shaft is loose
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acLGYZV9jrk
I am in the process of replacing the reverse gear on my 99 6sp Vette. When I pulled the CV joint out of the diff I noticed that the diff output shaft is loose and instead of being centered on the opening it sags down about a half inch. I can easily wiggle it around in all directions. Passenger side is worse than drivers side.
The car drove fine (aside from the reverse issue). The fluid that drained out from the diff was grey in color. So what is the damage? Is it rebuildable?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acLGYZV9jrk
I am in the process of replacing the reverse gear on my 99 6sp Vette. When I pulled the CV joint out of the diff I noticed that the diff output shaft is loose and instead of being centered on the opening it sags down about a half inch. I can easily wiggle it around in all directions. Passenger side is worse than drivers side.
The car drove fine (aside from the reverse issue). The fluid that drained out from the diff was grey in color. So what is the damage? Is it rebuildable?
Last edited by cjcvette; Mar 5, 2009 at 06:52 PM. Reason: added video link
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: DFW Texas
I talked to RPM. As always, great advise, great service.
Their response: "The shaft is fine. The clutches are worn out and the preload springs are probably broken. "
So I guess I have lost limited slip...?
Time to find a replacement diff.
Their response: "The shaft is fine. The clutches are worn out and the preload springs are probably broken. "
So I guess I have lost limited slip...?
Time to find a replacement diff.
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St. Jude Donor '08
SOme good deals out there on used ones, and then you can sell the one you have as a core to RPM or DTE to recoup a few bucks.
Drifting
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I just bought a used diff on the forum here for Cheap$($250 shipped, believe it or not),No noises etc. and i couldn t have asked for more! (other than having a BEEFED up unit from RPM)! Depends on how much $$ you have to spend...
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