4.10 install questions
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4.10 install questions
I'm going to install my 4.10s and was reading the service manual and have a few questions. Do you need the special leaf compressor tool? Do I have to remove the tranny or could I just remove the differential without taking out the tranny? Are there any parts besides gear oil I should get before starting the install? Anything else I should be aware of? THANKS :seeya
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Re: 4.10 install questions (boost2much)
You don't have to remove the spring. You drop the entire rear suspension with the subframe. You should not need any special tools, but I hope you have a "lift".
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Re: 4.10 install questions (boost2much)
Its much easier with a trans jack as well.. dont forget the limited slip additive. :seeya
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Re: 4.10 install questions (CHRIS NJ C5)
No need to remove the tranny, it will drop down far enough to remove the diff. from the back of the tranny, no special tools needed, I am sure a trans jack is nice, but I do mine all the time with just a floor jack. :cheers:
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Re: 4.10 install questions (kwik8racr)
I was mentioning a trans jack to take down the rear cradle, not the tranmission. :seeya :seeya :seeya
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Re: 4.10 install questions (CHRIS NJ C5)
I was mentioning a trans jack to take down the rear cradle, not the tranmission. :seeya :seeya :seeya
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Re: 4.10 install questions (kwik8racr)
I will be doing the install at a performance shop so have the tranny jack, lift, etc... Do I need the addiditive for the differential? I am going to use Redline and heard that it already had it in. I currently have Redline in my 3.42 and have no problems. :steering:
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