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Old 06-08-2013, 12:03 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by wootwoot View Post
Hey guys. I am swapping out my rear diff to another stock diff that has had a 4.5 final drive pre-installed. Need some help.

1. How do the axles come free of the diff carrier? It looks like you just unbolt the carrier and lower it down and they slide out. Not sure if I have to take any rear suspention apart here. Do I have to disconnect the axles at the rear hubs?

2. I have all the tourqe values I need except the bolts that connect the differential and axle. Looks like a dozen or so small black bolts. Anyone have the tourqe values on those?

3. Will I need to remove the mid-pipe for this install?

4. Will I need to pull out the drive shaft? Tourqe specs anyone?

If anyone has any advice it would be most appreciated. A general step by step would make my day! I am sure I can figure it out, but it will go much smoother if some of you can chime in with some info. Car is up in the air now. Trying to get this done over the weekend.
Have you tried the Scion FRS Repair Manual that you can download from this site? Diff removal and specs start on page 241.
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