to access the differential in a EA81 DR 4wd transmission?

to access the differential in a EA81 DR 4wd transmission?

 

Harder than an EA82. I can tell you that. I never managed to get an EA81 tranny split, but was able to with EA82. I think they EA81s have a big nut at the back of the gearing that I was able to find a socket for it.

I would like to know because I might know a slightly redneck way of having a limited slip...

I would like to know because I might know a slightly redneck way of having a limited slip...

And so it starts "here, hold my beer..............."

 

 

hehehe

 

nipper

Thank you nipper for your intelligent and thought provoking insight on the inner workings of a Dual Range 4x4 transmission.I clicked on the thread to see if someone had answered my question,unfortunately no it seems.

 

Does the rear tailhousing unbolt to expose the diff? or is it more of a case of splitting the transmission case and just about doing a rebuild?I'm asking right now because I don't have a subaru right now to look at.

Edited December 17, 200817 yr by Uberoo

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Edited December 17, 200817 yr by Uberoo
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You have to split the transaxle case - just like all other Subaru transaxles. It is not simple and the 4 speed's require a special socket as mentioned above to remove the extension housing drive gear. I don't reccomend you attempt the job unless you have an FSM and the ability to fab custom tools and equipment as most of the special tools are no longer availible and the procedures for setting the front R&P are obscure and complex besides being difficult without the special tools. The assembly procedures are a small book unto themselves in the FSM.

 

GD

Thanks GD.That sounds like abit much to install a limited slip into an offroad toy...Oh well.