Hi all, does anybody know whether I can remove the diff rear mounting plate without dropping the diff itself ? I'm getting a bit ancient to go exploring. 
Martin.
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Why do want to do that Martin?ZF 4 spd box, Datsun shafts, SS exhaust, 38DGMS weber 158.9bhp, BMW MC Tomcat seatssigpic -
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I would think thats possible Martin. Are you fitting poly bushes then?Comment
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Martin,
The diff mounting plate is attached to the diff with four nuts on studs. These have locking plates in place. If you want to remove the mounting plate without dropping the diff I think youmay be struggling.
If you just want to change the mounting bushes then this can be done - just.
Dave
Dave
1974 Mk2, ZF Auto, 3.45 Diff, Datsun Driveshafts. Stag owner/maintainer since 1989.Comment
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I would have thought so, Put a jack under the diff. undo the 2 rear mountings and lower the jack. You may need to slip the exhaust mounts off on the boot floor. I would be wary of lowering it too far or hanging the diff unsupported as it will strain something like the diff nose or exhaust.
A ratchet ring spanner should undo the four 1/2 inch af nuts. though watch out for the lock tabs.
what are you up to?
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richardthestag wrote:Kevin Garrod wrote:I would have thought so, Put a jack under the diff. undo the 2 rear mountings and lower the jack. You may need to slip the exhaust mounts off on the boot floor. I would be wary of lowering it too far or hanging the diff unsupported as it will strain something like the diff nose or exhaust.
A ratchet ring spanner should undo the four 1/2 inch af nuts. though watch out for the lock tabs.
what are you up to?
Yes, What you up to now?Why do want to do that Martin?
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Hiya, I want to fit soft poly bushes, and while I'm about it, I thought a spot of cleaning up and painting would be a sensible idea. Martin.
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DJT wrote:I didn't have any locking plates on mine:shock:, just nylock nuts.Martin,
The diff mounting plate is attached to the diff with four nuts on studs. These have locking plates in place. If you want to remove the mounting plate without dropping the diff I think youmay be struggling.
If you just want to change the mounting bushes then this can be done - just.
Dave
Changing the bushes was easy enough without removing the diff, not sure about removing the mounting plate in situ.
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