[s-cars] How to ID Rear Differential

[Robert Rossato]

Look for a stamping on the housing with either AFV or AXZ.  Those are the codes for the two different torsen rear differentials used on the V8.  I think it's on the bottom, but can't be sure, so look all over.  Either one is fine.

bob

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Douglas Fifield" <douglas.fifield at gmail.com>
> All,
> 
> Have a spare differential that is supposed to be off of a V8.  Before
> I try to replace the seals, fluid, etc and attempt a swap in the S6, I
> want to verify that it is a V8 diff.  Can anyone tell me how to do
> that?
> 
> Is there a P/N stamped on the case or some other identifying characteristics?
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Douglas