Differential question

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:43 am

Any one know ( or care to speculate ) whether it is possible to replace the half-shaft bearings in the diff without having to redo the "set-up" of the whole thing?

Post by **IslipMinor** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:32 pm

The carrier bearings can be replaced without needing to disturb the pinion set up, but you should set up the shims for the carrier itself.

No special BMC workshop tools are required, but you do need to be able to measure over the new bearings when fitted without shims and have a dial gauge to measure the backlash.

I have the detailed instructions scanned from the BMC manual if you would like a copy?

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:16 pm

Yes please

Post by **IslipMinor** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:40 pm

Marky,

Can you send me a PM with your email address?