[DeTomaso] Today... in Asa Jay's Garage

[David & Marilyn Bell]

The differential is easy to get out.  If I remember correctly, you just need
to remove the two side plates with bearings, then disassemble the clutch
pack can by unscrewing the 6 or 7 allen screws on one end that hold it
together.  Then the ring gear and shaft will lift right out.  The potential
problem is the allen screws holding the clutch pack together - they are
fairly small with sometimes lots of torque (or locktite or corrosion) and
the screw heads can round off easily.  That's when it turns into a PITA job.

I've also safety wired a ZF ring gear without removing it from the case.  It
can definitely be done, but it's much easier to remove/replace the bolts,
torque them properly, and thread the safety wire with the ring gear lying on
a workbench.  Go for option 1 if possible.


Muscat Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On
Behalf Of MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 3:23 AM
To: asajay at asajay.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Today... in Asa Jay's Garage


In a message dated 8/3/08 9 04 48, asajay at asajay.com writes:


> That was pretty  much my thought as well.  If I could get the
> differential out without too much additional trouble, it would make it
> even easier.
>

Lloyd showed me once how to remove the differential.   He said it is VERY
easy, and he made it look pretty easy too.   Read the manual and see what
you
think?

Mike


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