Removal of front diff/replacing bearings

[ecl]

did anyone do this?

I'm starting to think the "jingling" or "rattling" while decellrating might be some bearing within the diff..

any views or opinions?

[Evodelta]

Check the prop shaft first, it is easier, cheaper and more likely to be the culprit!

[Juan AR155Q4]

I had done the mistake you?re trying to do.
As I thought the noise came from one of the diffs, I took them apart. It?s not an easy job but can be done.
After dismantling all except gearbox and engine, I realized that the noise came form the piece that conects the prop shaft with transfer box (don?t know the english word for this part, if anyone...).
So as I said in the other post, change this part, and check if noise has disappeared.

[Evodelta]

CV joint? (Constant velocity)

[Juan AR155Q4]

You?re right, that?s what I meant.
Here?s a pic to let it more clear:

http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/susp_whls_brake_steer/newcv.JPG

[ecl]

any possibility for you to mark it on a drawing from the workshop manual?

and what needs to be removed to get to it?

-thanks guys, couldn't do it without you:)

[mindus]

There are 2 of the CV joints on the propeller shaft ? one in the front (#1) and one in the back (#2).
I would think the noise and vibration in your car come from the bearing-rubber unit which I marked #3 in the workshop manual scan.
Also see picture attached.

[ecl]

thanks. I don't think it from number three, as it sounds like it's coming from closer towards the front of the car, will have a look under when i change the oil in a couple of days.