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DIFFERENTIAL

M-27parts diagram

Applies to both standard differential and Viscous L.S.D. variants

DIFFERENTIAL, STANDARD; DIFFERENTIAL, VISCOUS LIMITED SLIP (VISCOUS L.S.D.)

Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Drain the differential oil.
  2. 2
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded view of the rear differential, propeller shaft, power plant frame (PPF), exhaust pipe, and rear axle assembly with numbered balloon callouts 1-7 and lettered torque-spec callouts (a, b, A, B) corresponding to fastener locations. Tightening torques shown in N·m (m-kg, ft-lb).
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  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  4. 4
    Add the specified oil to the specified level.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Rear wheel
2Exhaust pipeGASKET, REPLACE
3Propeller shaftRemoval Note: page M-29; Installation Note: page M-31
4Speedometer cable
5Power plant frame (PPF)Removal Note: page M-28; Installation Note: page M-30
6DriveshaftRemoval Note: page M-29
7DifferentialRemoval Note: page M-29; Installation Note: page M-30; Overhaul: page M-32

Tightening torques (N·m (m-kg, ft-lb))

(driveshaft to diff flange)
Tightening torque54—64 (5.5—6.5, 40—47)
(wheel lug nut)
Tightening torque9—12 (88—118, 65—87) [N.B. unit appears to be N·m (in-lb, in-lb); copied verbatim]
(exhaust hanger)
Tightening torque18—26 (1.8—2.7, 13—20)
(exhaust to manifold)
Tightening torque83—98 (8.5—10, 61—72)
(PPF small bolt)
Tightening torque37—52 (3.8—5.3, 27—38)
(PPF medium)
Tightening torque27—30 (2.8—3.1, 20—22)
(exhaust pipe flange)
Tightening torque40—55 (4.1—5.6, 30—41)
(a) — diff mount large
Tightening torque104—123 (10.6—12.6, 77—91)
(b) — diff mount small
Tightening torque36—54 (3.7—5.5, 27—40)

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