Can the differential (pumpkin) be removed and replaced using a hydraulic floor jack while the car is on jack stands? I'm considering doing a LSD install (Quaife)
on my base 07. I believe the thing weighs about 90 pounds. I've seen instructions on this site on how to do the installation. If I run into
trouble, I plan to haul the differential and LSD parts to a pro to do the rebuild (and save some money).

 

Yep. Super easy. Removing the sway bar and the back half of the exhaust make it easier yet.

 

Yes

 

Actually you can do about anything with the correct jack stands. It often is not as easy as doing things on a lift, but it is possible. Be cautious and make sure there is safety "catch."

 

Pumpkin removed

 

You can but this makes it far easier and controllable (plus the size of it is perfect for a diff) !

 

I am truly with my brothers

 

 

It is difficult to balance it on a jack if yours is missing the jack plate like mine was. The pumpkin weighs about ~80 lbs without fluid. You can man handle it in place. The most difficult part was clearing the sway bar. Though I wouldn't recommend it.

 

Do your diff bushings while it's out

 

Do I really need to replace the diff bushings? The car has less than 50K miles.

Thanks, all, for the encouraging replies - the job looks do-able by me.

Rob, I found that trans jack at Harbor Freight for $100.

 

It’s pretty easy to tell if it needs to be replaced.

 

Mine blew around that mileage. Its not a matter of if, its when it will happen. Plenty of threads on it. I'd definitely do it while the diff is out for sure.