Install the differential in the reverse of how you took it apart, being careful not to hurt the sealing ability of the silicon; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.
Articles tagged with: Leaks
Clean the differential axle housing out, since the oil in it will hold the dirt on the gasket surface, causing leaks; learn how to clean the housing in this free auto-restoration video.
Remove the differential, loosening it gently, when repairing a differential leak after all the nuts are removed and the oil is drained; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.
Install the brake drums and wheels when repairing differential leaks by sliding them back on; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.
Caulk the differential axle housing using an room-temperature vulcanizing, or RTV silicon, being careful to circle each stud; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.
Remove the u-bolts in order to get the drive shaft out, removing it from the rear pinion without breaking the nuts; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.
Set up a make-shift axle puller by sliding a brake drum onto the wheel studs to offer momentum for removing a stuck axle; learn how in this free auto-restoration video.
