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Today we're going to learn how to upgrade the differential on your Rlaarlo Omni-Terminator
Tools and Parts Needed:
- Upgrade kits for the front and rear differentials
- 1.5mm and 2.0mm hex drivers
Replacing your Rlaarlo Omni-Terminator differential requires the following steps to be performed:
- Remove the Bumper
- Unscrew the four screws securing the bumper.
- Carefully remove the bumper from the vehicle.
- Remove the Sway Bar
- Unscrew the four screws fixing the sway bar in place.
- Remove the sway bar.
- Remove the Differential Case
- Unscrew the four screws from the differential case.
- Remove the differential case to expose the differential inside.
- Extract the Differential
- Using needle-nose pliers, gently pull out the differential from its housing.
- Remove the Output Gear
- Locate and remove the grub screw securing the diff output gear.
- Pull out the output gear, being careful not to lose the shim.
- Install the New Output Gear
- Align the flat side of the gear shaft with the grub screw before tightening it.
- Align and Insert the Drive Shaft
- Lift the central drive shaft, align it, and insert the outdrive gear shaft into the drive cup.
- Tighten the grub screw to secure it.
- Install the New Differential
- Place the new assembled differential into the housing, ensuring the dog bone fits correctly into the drive cup.
- Apply Grease
- Apply grease to the gear, rotating it to evenly distribute the lubricant.
- Reassemble the Differential Case
- Re-install the differential case and secure it with the screws.
- Reattach the Sway Bar
- Re-fit the sway bar and secure it with the previously removed screws.
- Reattach the Bumper
- Re-attach the bumper and secure it with the screws to complete the assembly.
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