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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Limited Slip Differential? How to tell?

Sorry if this is a repost, but is there a character in the VIN or something on the kick panel information tag that verifies if your car has a Limited Slip Differential? I'm assuming so, but not positive and I'm buying new CV Joints and didn't want to make that mistake.

1993 Nissan Maxima SE VE30DE
Automatic, and ABS.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 94maxshima
Sorry if this is a repost, but is there a character in the VIN or something on the kick panel information tag that verifies if your car has a Limited Slip Differential? I'm assuming so, but not positive and I'm buying new CV Joints and didn't want to make that mistake.

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Automatic, and ABS.
wheepost. anyhow there's going to be a V in the end of the tranny code located on the plate to the left of your brake booster
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Also in the US VE= LSD unless its worn out.

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by «§»Craig B«§»

like Ken said, if your tranny ends in a V, then you have limited slip; if not, you dont
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ght=vin+number

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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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If you're unsure, jack the front end up. With the car in neutral, turn one of the front wheels by hand. If the opposite wheel rotates in the same direction, you have limited slip. If the opposite wheel turns in the opposite direction (one rotates clockwise, the other counterclockwise) you have a standard differential.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Sry to get OT but 92 Max where do you live? I also live in bellevue... JW

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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Hey, Thanks Guys... Yeah, It has the V in the code. I remember reading something about it, but for some reason I thought it was on the actual VIN itself. But anyway, CV joints tend to be a pretty straight forward install yes?....

I'm hoping... (I know about the Stickies so I'll figure out how to do it there)
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Sry to get OT but 92 Max where do you live? I also live in bellevue... JW

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I'm in the south end by Factoria.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 Max
I'm in the south end by Factoria.

...and y'all haven't met yet?? For shame!!!

But just to add a little humor to this post, anyone that's seen "My Cousin Vinny", and listened to the girl on the stand give her testimony about why the nephew didn't commit the crime will know all they need to know about limited slip.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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positraction wasn't an option on the '68 buick skylark!

On a side note, the wheels can turn opposite directions on an lsd equipped car if it isn't functioning correctly
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by KRRZ350
positraction wasn't an option on the '68 buick skylark!
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