Looking to reseal my differential without dropping the IRS/axle. I plan on removing the stock cover and replacing with an LPW. I know i have seen a writeup on this but i can't find it. If someone can post a link for me or if anyone knows the steps involved i would really appreciate it.
Reseal and replace Diff Differential cover without dropping IRS/axle
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I dont think you need to take it all apart to do that however you will need to drop the diff down a bit to get the clearance you need to pull the cover off. Im sure someone with first hand experience will chime in.
It can be done but what bushings do you have,if you are on the oem rubber you should think about droping the rear assembly & doing it all at once!I just took mine out in 2 hr. By myself!
this is for the sub frame assembly. will use ftbr for bushing install.http://www.maximummotorsports.com/content/install/pdf/irs/IRS_Sub-frame_Removalr1.pdf
I did the LPW cover myself and bushings, I dropped the center and followed MM bushing directions. worked great! Had to pull the half shafts too.
Having someone do mine, reseal, bushings, and brace
It's really not that hard to drop the diff out of the assembly.
Unbolt driveshaft, Pull halfshafts, unbolt rear bolts, unbolt front support, drop out of car.
Unbolt driveshaft, Pull halfshafts, unbolt rear bolts, unbolt front support, drop out of car.
Hey,
I just put a lpw cover on my 04. I tried to do this without dropping the IRS out of car. I ended up removing both axles and then dropped the center section .Then put the unit on a bench and removed cover and also replaced the front Carrier bushings and the rear bushing at same time ,it took around four hours with air tools . Just remember to use the grey rtv sealer from ford .
I just put a lpw cover on my 04. I tried to do this without dropping the IRS out of car. I ended up removing both axles and then dropped the center section .Then put the unit on a bench and removed cover and also replaced the front Carrier bushings and the rear bushing at same time ,it took around four hours with air tools . Just remember to use the grey rtv sealer from ford .
And you'll have to pull the axles to get the diff at the right angle to actually put the new cover on.
It really is nothing to pull halfshafts, they pop in and out no issues.
I found this writeup (03 Cobra IRS Swap) on how to drop the irs. It looks pretty good and straightforward. Does anyone have anything to add to it? I still want to try without dropping the irs so again if anyone has a writeup or steps involved i would appreciate it. Thanks to everyone so far for their replies.
There is a write-up somewhere on how to remove the pumpkin without dropping the IRS. I promise it is much less headache.
The reason I say that is last time I dropped my entire IRS it took 3 people and a large hammer to get the front mounts back in as the mounting points had closed up some since it was originally installed.
The reason I say that is last time I dropped my entire IRS it took 3 people and a large hammer to get the front mounts back in as the mounting points had closed up some since it was originally installed.
^ yea,they close down! You just need to spread them back out with a piece of threaded rod & nuts & large washers.
Me and the O.P. are going to be tackling this Saturday morning on my car. Here is a post we found over on modular fords.
''You have enough room to get the cover off, take out the 4 bolts on the bar infront of the diff. and take out the 2 bolts in back of the diff, remove the drive shaft and push the diff forward remove the bolts on the cover and should have enough room, I did. Shops just say you have to so they can take from your wallet''
''You have enough room to get the cover off, take out the 4 bolts on the bar infront of the diff. and take out the 2 bolts in back of the diff, remove the drive shaft and push the diff forward remove the bolts on the cover and should have enough room, I did. Shops just say you have to so they can take from your wallet''
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