The hardest part was getting this dial gauge in just the right place. I ended up taking the magnetic base off and bolting through one of the diff flange bolt holes.
Once I had set the backlash and checked it at 12,3,6,9 o'clock I set the preload which was a little more difficult as very small turns of the bearing adjusters made a big difference. I then rechecked and repeated process until I was happy and then fixed to ring locks in place. I did a paint test on the teeth and was happy with the patterning. I used new 12.9 strength allen bolts to reattach the case with spring washers.
I've also had made these stainless steel crush tubes for when it gets bolted into the car. The last diff fitted was just bodged in with whatever I had lying around.
20th February 2015, 06:20 PM
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