What's wrong here? FXT diff/ 01 RS axles

moss · 03-26-2006, 01:40 PM

I installed a FXT rear differential on my 01 RS, figuring I could use the same axles (VLSD, VLSD)...

However, I have a gap on either side... is this normal?

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UTCiv · 03-26-2006, 01:43 PM

Did you give them a good whack to see if the clips on the axle stub haven't seated yet?

wrx_driver_2002 · 03-26-2006, 02:10 PM

It looks like the C-Clips on the end of the axles haven't seated in yet. Tap on the end of the axle with a big rubber mallet to get it seated, or at least see if it's seated.

moss · 03-26-2006, 02:17 PM

axles are still attached to the hubs to that makes for an issue.

keith

wrx_driver_2002 · 03-26-2006, 03:53 PM

If they're still attatched to the hubs, that's not a big deal. Just undo and remove the big bolt that holds the hub to the lateral links, and then give the hub a good shove. THat should clip the rings in. You might have to loosen the other two lateral link bolts so that they will fall down out of teh way, but after you get that big bolt removed and undone, you've got alot of sliding room.

PHATsuby · 03-26-2006, 08:01 PM

All I did was took a long 2x4, long enough to brace up against the axle and come out the wheel well, then hit it with a rubber mallet.

Popped them right in.

Ben

Jaxx · 03-27-2006, 10:50 AM

well first of all the fxt is 4.44 and the rs is 4.11 (unless its an auto) -this is bad

+1 for wood +wacking device

moss · 03-27-2006, 11:57 AM

Took a block of wood and a hammer and whacked it went it..

Its not bad... my new transmission is a 4.44

Jaxx · 03-27-2006, 02:12 PM

ah the ol wacking device saves he day ...

03-26-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
moss Scooby Guru Member#: 10197 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Gtown, MD	What's wrong here? FXT diff/ 01 RS axles I installed a FXT rear differential on my 01 RS, figuring I could use the same axles (VLSD, VLSD)... However, I have a gap on either side... is this normal? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-26-2006, 01:43 PM	#2
UTCiv Scooby Newbie Member#: 30695 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Does your mother sew? Vehicle: BOOM , Get her to sew THAT!	Did you give them a good whack to see if the clips on the axle stub haven't seated yet?

03-26-2006, 02:10 PM	#3
wrx_driver_2002 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25952 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Under your hood :-) Vehicle: 1995 Impreza Coupe w/ "Extras" :-)	It looks like the C-Clips on the end of the axles haven't seated in yet. Tap on the end of the axle with a big rubber mallet to get it seated, or at least see if it's seated.

03-26-2006, 02:17 PM	#4
moss Scooby Guru Member#: 10197 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Gtown, MD	axles are still attached to the hubs to that makes for an issue. keith

03-26-2006, 03:53 PM	#5
wrx_driver_2002 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25952 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Under your hood :-) Vehicle: 1995 Impreza Coupe w/ "Extras" :-)	If they're still attatched to the hubs, that's not a big deal. Just undo and remove the big bolt that holds the hub to the lateral links, and then give the hub a good shove. THat should clip the rings in. You might have to loosen the other two lateral link bolts so that they will fall down out of teh way, but after you get that big bolt removed and undone, you've got alot of sliding room.

03-26-2006, 08:01 PM	#6
PHATsuby Scooby Guru Member#: 13617 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MN Vehicle: 2001 Legacy GT back to stock is a project too	All I did was took a long 2x4, long enough to brace up against the axle and come out the wheel well, then hit it with a rubber mallet. Popped them right in. Ben

03-27-2006, 10:50 AM	#7
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	well first of all the fxt is 4.44 and the rs is 4.11 (unless its an auto) -this is bad +1 for wood +wacking device

03-27-2006, 11:57 AM	#8
moss Scooby Guru Member#: 10197 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Gtown, MD	Took a block of wood and a hammer and whacked it went it.. Its not bad... my new transmission is a 4.44

03-27-2006, 02:12 PM	#9
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	ah the ol wacking device saves he day ...