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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 10:34 PM
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rear diff / one wheel peel.

so I got in a little mud today and noticed I have only one wheel turning like an open diff.
My tag says 3L73 so doesn't that mean it should be a limited slip?

Don't shame me but I know I need to change the fluid since I don't know when the last time it was changed.
I plan on doing both diffs tomorrow.
What fluid do you guys recommend?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 02:37 AM
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i noticed that too some time ago, I reckon the diff needs a torque kick to lock up. I used Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W-140 and it seems OK. Also changed the rusty cover for the alu one - Ford wanted outrageous $7 per bolt, so I bought 15 stainless for just over that price
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 03:30 AM
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Before you change the oil I think there are some shims in there that need to be replaced before the limited slip actually works.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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The Dif should be more or less the same from 03~07

BUT check to make sure. This is from the 06~07 workbook.

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Thanks Sean.
I ended up doing front breaks so I might not get to this until Tuesday.

Would rep ya if I could
 
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There is a tool that fits in where the axel goes that is a splined set of blocks.
One you put in the vise and the carrier goes on top and then you place the
other tool in the top and use a torque wrench to check the turning force needed
to move the clutch pack. Or something like that. The tool number and the how
to is in the PDF.

Tools use for both carriers

Gauge, Differential (Traction-Lok) 205-380 (T97T-4946-B)
Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-135 (T80P-4946-A)
Preload Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-446
Preload Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-447



The added tools needed for the one piece carrier

Rotator, Differential 205-246 (T86T-4205-A)
Rotator, Limited Slip Differential 205-DS059 (D83T-4205-C) or equivalent
Step Plate 205-D019 (D80L-630-8) or equivalent


That should be all the special tools for both the one piece and two piece carrier.
You still have to get it out of the housing but I think that should be easy enough.


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