cb4798 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hi All, Any tips for removing the flanges from the diff? I'm pretty sure if I wrench it much harder the whole chassis is going come off the axle stands. Should it be this hard? Lsd, s3 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 De dion Ford diff ? On my 2002 car, the drive shafts just pull out of the splined holes. Assume yours is a different diff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb4798 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I think its a BMW diff now, but i'm not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 25, 2014 Member Share Posted August 25, 2014 Two foot* crowbar Jonathan * Metric equivalents are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Assuming this is a new build, they do just pop out but it does take a surprising amount to force to make them pop. I used a big screwdriver I think braced against the diff with a piece of wood as the fulcrum to lever them out. The chunk of metal that comes out is substantial and it seemed a shame to throw them away. So mine are still sat on a shelf in the garage until I think of something to use them for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb4798 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks All. Yes, it is a new build. Ok, I will try a bigger lever. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You place the angled part of a chisel in between the flange and casing then hit it with a hammer to force the flange out, so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb4798 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks for all you tips. Could someone confirm that I should be separating the flange where the arrow is in the photo I'm sure that it's going to damage the flange when I apply some force so I wanted to check first. measure twice and cut once etc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 The arrow is in the right place but I don't think it was the thin metal bit I levered against. You don't need the flange anyway so don't worry, but I did not bend mine when it popped out. Can't recall exactly what it looked like when in the diff but if you BM me I can send you a few pics of what it looks like when removed which should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb4798 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Quoting Pugwash: The arrow is in the right place but I don't think it was the thin metal bit I levered against. You don't need the flange anyway so don't worry, but I did not bend mine when it popped out. Can't recall exactly what it looked like when in the diff but if you BM me I can send you a few pics of what it looks like when removed which should help. BM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Photos on their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb4798 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Inserting a flat head screwdriver and twisting did the job although the outer metal on the flange suffered some what as a result. Thanks for all the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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