ARB RD94 - Manual (Page 7)

2 Removing the Existing Differential
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2.1 Vehicle Support
c Safely secure the vehicle on a hoist. We recommend supporting
the vehicle on a chassis hoist to keep the differential area at a
convenient working height and to leave the wheels and axles free
to be rotated and removed.
c Once supported off the ground, release the parking brake and
leave the vehicle in neutral. Chock the wheels if necessary.
2.2 Differential Fluid Drain
c Clean around the differential drain plug to prevent dirt from entering
the differential.
c Position a fluid drain reservoir under the differential and loosen the
differential drain plug.
c Completely drain all differential fluid.
HINT : This is a good time to check for metal particles in
your oil and in the bottom of the housing which may
indicate a worn bearing or differential component.
2.3 Removal of the Axles and Differential
c Remove the front wheels from the vehicle.
c Disconnect the drive shaft from the flange of the differential.
c Remove the front axle assembly according to your vehicle
manufacturer service manual.
HINT : By removing the CV retaining clip from the left hand
hub assembly, removing the front right hand side
spindle/knuckle assembly and separating the mounting
bracket from the CV on the right hand side, it may be
possible to remove the front axle assembly without
removing the control arms.
NOTE : Rubber oil seals can be easily damaged. Support the
weight of the axle when extracting it across the edges
of the seals.
c Remove the differential housing from the axle case and secure it to
a workbench.