Open differential
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From: Loudoun County, VA
Open differential
I just confirmed my differential (80k 2001 Z06) is not locking up both rear wheels in low traction conditions.
How hard is that to fix? Is it a do-it-yourself project?
Thanks!
How hard is that to fix? Is it a do-it-yourself project?
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside Ca/ Tampa FL
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From: New Market AL
I recently replaced a broken output shaft in my differential. While I had it apart I went ahead and replaced the posi clutches and springs. It turned out that the bellvile type spring in both clutch packs was broken. There are several write-ups for removing the differential from the car, and I broke out my service manual for some details to dissassemble the housing. I had to buy a large C-clamp to get the passenger side output shaft out, but if you had a press it would work even better. I bought my new clutch packs from DTE (forum sponsor).
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,151
Likes: 6
From: Oceanside Ca/ Tampa FL
I recently replaced a broken output shaft in my differential. While I had it apart I went ahead and replaced the posi clutches and springs. It turned out that the bellvile type spring in both clutch packs was broken. There are several write-ups for removing the differential from the car, and I broke out my service manual for some details to dissassemble the housing. I had to buy a large C-clamp to get the passenger side output shaft out, but if you had a press it would work even better. I bought my new clutch packs from DTE (forum sponsor).
