FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Limited slip differential, seal

To remove
1. Drain the oil from the limited slip differential and fit the drain plug with a new seal.

Tightening torque 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.)

2. Remove Complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential.
3. Seal the drive shaft holes in the limited slip differential and clean the housing.

Important: Take care to ensure that the differential clutch control module and differential brake valve are not damaged.

4. Place the unit on its side.
5. Remove the bolts. (A)





6. Remove the right-hand limited slip differential housing (B).

To fit
1. Clean sealant from the sealing surfaces and wash with a suitable degreaser.
2. Apply a bead of (A) 93 165 418 Sealing adhesive to one sealing surface.





3. Fit the right-hand limited slip differential housing (B) using new bolts (A).

Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

4. Fit Complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential.
5. Fill the limited slip differential with oil, using a clean funnel and hose. The oil level should be below the hole. See Oil type and volume.
6. Fit the level plug with a new sealing washer.

Tightening torque 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.)