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had his indy pull the front diff on my "new" 2003 C4S, 2 years ago (because it had a leak that 2 shops couldn't fix, even after changing the seals) the only parts they used were:
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had his indy pull the front diff on my "new" 2003 C4S, 2 years ago (because it had a leak that 2 shops couldn't fix, even after changing the seals) the only parts they used were:
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had his indy pull the front diff on my "new" 2003 C4S, 2 years ago (because it had a leak that 2 shops couldn't fix, even after changing the seals) the only parts they used were:
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Can't use anything other than an OE CV joint on the 4S/Turbo fronts.
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had his indy pull the front diff on my "new" 2003 C4S, 2 years ago (because it had a leak that 2 shops couldn't fix, even after changing the seals) the only parts they used were:
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had his indy pull the front diff on my "new" 2003 C4S, 2 years ago (because it had a leak that 2 shops couldn't fix, even after changing the seals) the only parts they used were:
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I'm sure there numerous technical threads on how to do that. Basic is: pull front diff and half shafts, drive shaft to front with disc and whatever else the technical instructions say...
Why would you want to do that? Keep in mind that you won't have a C2 after you remove the front drive system. You would still have the "S" suspension which, I believe, was from the turbo version of the 996 and of course the wide body.
Constant Velocity joint. The end of the half-shaft from the front differential.
While this mod is relatively straightforward. I haven't done it myself, but I have been all over the underside of my C4S, and I would be pretty comfortable doing it.
But I have concerns if you are starting from not knowing what a CV is. Hopefully this is just a language issue.
As others have said, there are detailed threads on here of people doing the 2 wheel drive conversion. Keep searching.
C2 upright might work, would need the C2 spring/strut and C2 sway bar and C2 drop links. Also the C2 front brake calipers because the C4S/Turbo/GT front calipers have larger bolt spacing.
The P.O. had his indy pull the front diff on my "new" 2003 C4S, 2 years ago (because it had a leak that 2 shops couldn't fix, even after changing the seals) the only parts they used were:
996TT stub axle set (1)
Axle nut (2)
and "vibration-dampening sandwich mount with studs, neoprene, M6x1mm thread, 31lbs capacity, 5/8" high" (PN 9225K52) 10 at $4.13 ea
and 5hrs of labor (total $2100 in 2022).
I hope that helps you.
Paul
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