Finally got around to changing the blown diff in the kia today. It all went fairly well as far as I know, and I took some pics that I'll be editing and posting as soon as I have the time (please don't hold your breath). A few things I need to address popped up as I was wrenching though:

1. the inner hub seals I bought when I replaced the wheel bearings were not the correct fitment, the seal diameter is right to the CV joint, but the metal part that actually holds the seal in place is the wrong diameter. Probably my own fault somewhere along the line, but troubling nonetheless.
2. My front passenger side tire is feathering on the inside part of the tread. If I run my hand over the tire from front to back it has a sharp edge there, where the other tires do not. I thought it may be due to under/overinflation but all my tires were at the same pressure (32psi). Possibly an alignment/steering issue or?
3. My brake pads on the same wheel (rh front) have worn improperly as well, the inner one that the piston pushes is practically unworn, whereas the outer is almost gone, and I am ordering new pads right now to avoid any metal to metal action. I've only used one set of pads on these rotors, and was thinking of buying a drilled set with pads off ebay, so does anybody want a set of (used a little) rotors for cheap? If there is any interest I'll get the rotor runout and thickness specs. As long as I'm thinking about brakes, does anyone know off the top of their head if the caliper bolt with the rubber sleeve is on top or the bottom?

What else did I find...... not a whole bunch to complain about. had to heat the castle nuts on the lower ball joints to get them to release, but still didn't have to curse it out more than a handful of times, so all seems well now. All I have yet to do is install the front driveshaft (time was short, and I have NO time during the week to 4x anyway) Will post pics when I have them ready or if other input is required.

Later, all. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif" alt="" />