LSD test question

[gwb72tii]

I bot a LSD 2002 dif (not 320i) some time ago for the tii, and i'm getting close to installing the sucker over the next month. i thought it would be wise to make sure it is within proper specs before i install it.

anyone have a reference to a procedure/manual or other tech related info that will help?

thanks for any help

gb

[c.d.iesel]

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[TobyB]

Not easily, as the ramps only load up under... well, load!

You can test the static breakaway force by just jacking up one

wheel and trying to turn the other by hand. There's a number, but a

good rule of thumb is that if it's pretty hard to get it to turn

(but you can) then it's healthy.

Of course, that all depends on how it's set up...

[gwb72tii]

Not easily, as the ramps only load up under... well, load!

You can test the static breakaway force by just jacking up one

wheel and trying to turn the other by hand. There's a number, but a

good rule of thumb is that if it's pretty hard to get it to turn

(but you can) then it's healthy.

Of course, that all depends on how it's set up...

here's another question

my 325i has a 4:10LSD, and the rears turn in the same direction as you'd expect when the car is up on jackstands. the 2002LSD output flanges turn in opposite directions!

can this be right? i know the dif is a LSD.

[c.d.iesel]

your LSD that turns in opposite directions - IS NOT A LSD

It's an plain-jane open-diff

LSD wheels MUST turn in same direction

and if you still don't believe it - remove those screws for the cover and tell us what you see inside.

[Guest Anonymous]

your LSD that turns in opposite directions - IS NOT A LSD

It's an plain-jane open-diff

LSD wheels MUST turn in same direction

and if you still don't believe it - remove those screws for the cover and tell us what you see inside.

could be a helical diff... they'll freewheel a wheel in the opposite when lifted.

[gwb72tii]

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