Technical Panda 169 4x4 without rear diff

[riostomi]

Hi there, my 4x4 climbing needs a diff rebuild because of a bad bearing in it, is there a way i can remove it, the driveshafts and keep using the car in fwd? Tried to search the forum but coudnt find anyone who did that.

 

[koalar]

Yes remove the propshaft as well

 

[koalar]

What year is it

It's not unknown for the early ones with a viscose coupling to seize solid

 

[riostomi]

What year is it

It's not unknown for the early ones with a viscose coupling to seize solid

its a 2005. How would i know if its siezed?

 

[koalar]

Let me find a video for you back in a minute

 

[koalar]

Here you go

 

[riostomi]

Here you go

Thank you, i think my one works because when it was up on a lift the mechanic showed my that my diff needs rebuilding i turned around the wheels and the front one didnt start moving so i guess it should mean its not siezed

 

[koalar]

Test it like in the video, just one rear off the ground

It's a sealed unit, replacement is expensive

If it's faulty it will destroy the newly rebuilt diff in weeks

 

[riostomi]

Test it like in the video, just one rear off the ground

It's a sealed unit, replacement is expensive

If it's faulty it will destroy the newly rebuilt diff in weeks

Alright, just to clarify is the coupling the black thing at the front of the diff? Also is there a difference between the diesel and the petrol diff if i end up having to buy a used one?

 

[koalar]

Yes

As far as I know all 4x4 had viscose until around 2007 then a electric hydraulic system was introduced for some model and eventually the viscose coupling was dropped altogether