Differential Assembly; Differential Housing - Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes

MANUAL GEARBOX
Differential Assembly
1. Check gear teeth for wear, chipping and signs
of overheating.
~ CAUTION: It is not possible t o overhaul
j \ Torsen differentials. Replace complete
assembly if any of t h e above are apparent.
Torsen differential
2. Check speedometer drive gear for damage,
replace if necessary.
Differential Housing
1. Check housing for damage, check that locating
dowels are fitted; check clutch release shaft
bushes for damage or wear and that shaft is
free to turn, replace if necessary using the
following procedure.
Remove
3. Remove speedometer drive gear using a
suitable three legged puller and thrust button.
Standard differential
4. Check pinion shaft for wear.
5. Check speedometer drive gear teeth for wear
or damage, replace as necessary.
2. Outer bush: Using a hacksaw blade, carefully
cut a longitudinal slot opposite the split in the
bush; prise bush out of differential housing.
3. Inner bush: Carefully prise inner bush out of
differential housing.
17 OVERHAUL