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Help! How do I finish removing the diff cover??

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by treyus30, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Dec 11, 2020 at 7:15 PM
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    I'm not sure if its called a differential cover or a pinion cover or what, but it only comes out like a centimeter then catches on something but can rock back and forth..

    I need to replace the seal because its leaking. Trying to finish tonight!

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    treyus30, Dec 11, 2020
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    Did you pull the axle shafts out a bit?
     
    4scooter19, Dec 11, 2020
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    That should help
     
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    Thanks, but no way to do it without removing the axle shafts?
     
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    Nvm, I pulled them and got it out, so now I see why that's impossible. I didn't expect the entire diff to be there
     
    treyus30, Dec 12, 2020
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    Almost like a "baby" 9"Ford, axle pulling is a must. You learned something, that's always a plus!
     
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