Colt Vista AWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1993)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Fig. 4 Differential carrier removal. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon
1. Remove differential carrier in sequence as shown, noting the following:
a. Make mating mark on differential companion flange and flange of yoke for reference during reassembly.
b. Support lower section of differential carrier with a jack when removing carrier.
2. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
Fig. 5 Installing differential mount stopper. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon
a. Install mount stopper as shown.
Fig. 6 Identification of companion flange. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon
b. Do not damage oil seal of differential carrier with spline section of companion shaft. The righthand shaft on vehicles that have LSD with VCU
has a two stage serration. The left and right end can be determined from stampings on companion shaft.
c. Fill differential carrier with GL-5 gear oil or higher.