I've kind of been roped in to helping fix an xj diff (D35) on Monday...
key points are..
My limited experience is I successfully locked and regeared my TJ a few years ago with all new parts
The car belongs to backpackers who want to drive it to Sydney on Wednesday.The car is at a mechanics workshop on the Gold Coast. its not my show, I'm just gonna help with any thing I can.
The cover hasnt been taken off yet, but diagnosed as a diff issue by the mechanic.
The existing diff has ABS sensors.(unknown ratio)
Have a complete spare diff from a wrecker. (without ABS sensors)(unknown ratio)
My questions are...
If we swap the entire diff...Will the ABS of the existing diff swap over onto the spare diff?
Do I really need a spreader if I decide to just swap carriers... I figure if the old bearings are used I might get away without adding too much preload?
I can check pattern and backlash and reinstall as it was.
Has anyone on the Gold Coast got parts that might help if needed? and available Monday?
I have no intention of disturbing the pinion as I realise that's a whole new can of worms...
Last edited by Tallpieman; 14-09-2019 at 07:50 PM.
Sometimes it can be as simple as changing the diff oil the d35 lsd gets real noisy and doesn't like to turn corners especially in reverse when running standard diff oil it must have lsd gear oil .. when I bought my jeep I have now I drove it up from Melbourne thought it was cactus as it wined and made horrible sounds when reversing out of car spaces after highway running .. after getting home I changed the oil used lsd suitable oil and all issues disappeared ..... what is the issue exactly??
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after getting home I changed the oil used lsd suitable oil and all issues disappeared ..... what is the issue exactly??
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Yes, I have considered this, and will be a win for sure if that's what it turns out to be.... Apparently has horrendous noises coming from rear end...
The truth is... I have no idea what the actual issue is until I get the cover off.
Last edited by Tallpieman; 14-09-2019 at 08:42 PM.
Definitely try that first ... you will know if it's just the lsd clutch plates catching or if it's teeth missing its slips and clunks ... you will need to know the ratio of the spare most standard ratios are 3.73 .. there are youtube videos to show how to work out the ratio counting teeth if you really need to.. or there will be a tag when removing the diff cover that says
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Definitely try that first ... you will know if it's just the lsd clutch plates catching or if it's teeth missing its slips and clunks ... you will need to know the ratio of the spare most standard ratios are 3.73 .. there are youtube videos to show how to work out the ratio counting teeth if you really need to.. or there will be a tag when removing the diff cover that says
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Helping fix a diff !!! On the Gold Coast
1998 Cherokee XJ Turbo Diesel - JAMUNJI "Cause it's a new adventure every turn"
