Removing Rear Differential Carrier
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Removing Rear Differential Carrier
1998 4Runner with locking differential
I am attempting to remove the rear differential carrier in order to rebuild (the howling has finally gotten the best of me)
First off it seems that the actuator is fried. When I push the button on the dash the light blinks???
I have the right axle off but cannot get the rest of the carrier out...something is stuck bad. Perhaps the shift fork?
I can hear the actuator motor turning when powered however nothing happens!! Any ideas on how to get the carrier out?
Thanks,
Mike
I am attempting to remove the rear differential carrier in order to rebuild (the howling has finally gotten the best of me)
First off it seems that the actuator is fried. When I push the button on the dash the light blinks???
I have the right axle off but cannot get the rest of the carrier out...something is stuck bad. Perhaps the shift fork?
I can hear the actuator motor turning when powered however nothing happens!! Any ideas on how to get the carrier out?
Thanks,
Mike
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Have you tried driving in tight circles for a few minutes with the diff lock on? I've read and heard about this working when the actuators are being sticky.
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you can also download the FSM from the link in my signature.
When pulling the rear third be sure to unhook the E Brake cables and your brake lines.
Some people will just pull the axles out far enough to get the carrier out and let the axles rest on the axle seals...if I do that I end up doing a rear axle seal later on...
When pulling the rear third be sure to unhook the E Brake cables and your brake lines.
Some people will just pull the axles out far enough to get the carrier out and let the axles rest on the axle seals...if I do that I end up doing a rear axle seal later on...
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1998 4Runner with locking differential
I am attempting to remove the rear differential carrier in order to rebuild (the howling has finally gotten the best of me)
First off it seems that the actuator is fried. When I push the button on the dash the light blinks???
I have the right axle off but cannot get the rest of the carrier out...something is stuck bad. Perhaps the shift fork?
I can hear the actuator motor turning when powered however nothing happens!! Any ideas on how to get the carrier out?
Thanks,
Mike
I am attempting to remove the rear differential carrier in order to rebuild (the howling has finally gotten the best of me)
First off it seems that the actuator is fried. When I push the button on the dash the light blinks???
I have the right axle off but cannot get the rest of the carrier out...something is stuck bad. Perhaps the shift fork?
I can hear the actuator motor turning when powered however nothing happens!! Any ideas on how to get the carrier out?
Thanks,
Mike
I have both axles completely out and the fork does not want to budge... any ideas on how to get the actuator out?
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not to thread jack but I have the same issue with out the locker...just an open diff. both axles completly out. I can pry at it and the bottom will move (1/8") but not the top. It's is acting as if it is welded on. Any tips?
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