I need to replace the differential in my 1996 XJ6 and would like to know what the steps are so I don't screw anything up. I purchased a used differential that is supposed to fit. I also purchased a right rear axle because the threads on mine were ground down on the end (some body beat on it and mushroomed the end). Does ANYBODY have a pdf file on the removal and installation of the rear end and a list of any special tools that might be needed?
Any helpful advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hi Terry,
I don't have a pdf but I have several phototutorials on the topic. The photos are of our '93 XJ40, but the Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) is essentially identical to the X300 (your wishbones will be different, and possibly a few other details, but otherwise it's all very similar). I'm including links to some related components that you'll want to check while you're doing the diff swap:

IRS/Differential Removal & Installation
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Diff Output Shafts
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Driveshaft Center Bearing
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Rear Wheel Bearings
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If you decide you need to rebuild your replacement diff, I can provide photos of that job too.

Cheers,

Don

 

Mine is a 1995 XJ6 North America ...
I followed the steps in an article of "Jaguar World Monthly" magazine, but the links Don has above are great, too.
Can't remember issue, around the year 2000 I think - it seems they only have back issues back to 2011 now ...
Anyway I also supplemented with some of those articles above because I did shocks and rear wheel bearings at the same time.
I got a good deal on a differential several years ago and had it (and the magazine) sitting there for at least 2 years while I dreaded doing it.

Finally had a wheel bearing fail and I put it up on the jack stands Nov. 2012, I think.

It was not too bad, and it sure is a lot more quiet now.

I would say also, unless you know better about the differential, drain and flush the first batch of gear oil quickly - like maybe after about 20 - 50 miles. Not sure of the exact logic on that, but since it was sitting around for so long, I thought that would be prudent.