Introduction
Leaky differentials can be messy on the driveway. Also, when installing an aftermarket differential cover, such as the GReddy high capacity differential cover, it is always recommended to use a new differential gasket cover. This modification is recommended when doing other things to the differential, such as changing out the internals, fixing a gasket leak, or changing out the oem differential bushings for solid ones.
-
-
If the differential is installed on the car, you will need to jack up the car and place it on jack stands.
-
The differential is held in by 6 bolts and nuts on either side.
-
There are 4 bolts and nuts attaching the differential to the driveshaft.
-
It is connected to the subframe via 2 or 4 nuts and 2 bolts in the front.
-
-
-
If you remove the rear sway bar and possibly the exhaust it makes it a lot easier to drop the differential. A transmission jack is handy for lowering the differential to the ground as well as a second person.
-
The GReddy high capacity differential cover comes with new studs and an internal baffle.
-
You will need to reuse the nuts, breather, drain, and fill bolts from your stock cover.
-
-
-
Placing the differential on 2 jack stands helps with removal of the cover and draining of the fluid.
-
Once the fluid is drained, you can remove the 8 bolts holding the differential cover to the differential.
-
After that is removed, clean the gasket area. You can use a razor, alcohol, and some towels.
-
After you place the DIF differential gasket onto the differential, you can place the differential cover back on and bolt everything up.
-
