CV Swap and differential Info

[Guest triple_threat311]

I need a little assistance on the CV swap. I have CV halfshafts from a 81 280zx Turbo, the and the kit from Ross. The adapters are installed on the car and the locknut is torqued to 200ft/lbs. I popped out the two flanges where the old U-joints used to fit, and the halfshafts slide in. But I can't compress the shaft far enough to fit into the adapter. I compressed the shock to give myself a little bit more clearance, but It still needs just a little bit more to slide in. Is there a better way to install these? Do I have the correct halfshafts?

 

I also pulled the cover off the differential and drained the gear oil out. But I am not able to get the fill hole open. So since I have my halfshafts out, I put in a little bit over a quart in. But I am not sure exactly how much gear oil should be added. the POS haynes manual I have said I needed to put in 1 Liter, but I am not sure if that is for a R180 or r200. I have a r200.

 

Thanks for all your help

anthony

[Scottie-GNZ]

Anthony,

 

put a jack under the nose of the diff, then loosen but do not remove the 2 bolts that hold the rear of the A-arm. Remove the 2 bolts that hold up diff crossmemebr sandwiching the end of the A-arm you are working with. Slowly lower the jack until you can pull the A-arm from between the x-member and the frame rail. That will move the entire strut assembly enough to slip the CV in place. Once you get the 6 bolts started, reposition the arm and bolt up the crossmember, then tighten the rear bolts.

 

As for filling the diff, forget the manual. Remove the filler plug and SLOWLY fill the diff until the lube starts trickling out, then quickly put the plug in. Clean up the area then try to remove the plug again and if lube is trying to trickle out, you are done.