Rb6 diff maintenance

[ejw]

Will be stripping my rb6 down tonight to check a few things causing me some braking issues and while it's apart I thought I might inspect the diff.

Car was bought second hand a couple months ago and I haven't carried out much maintenance since!

Few questions:

1) is their a simple way to ascertain whether diff might need attention or not before stripping buy turning wheels or something, what should it feel/sound like? ( when I hold both wheels and turn in same direction slowly it feels very clunky)

2) when I strip it all apart are their specific things to look for other than obvious damage to balls etc?

3) if everything looks to be in good condition, should I re apply clear and black grease, and which one where ( have ae only)

4) finally can anyone suggest a good process for setting rb6 diff correctly once it's rebuilt?

Any help greatly appreciated!

[bigt]

I just got a gear diff n check it ain't empty every few months

[ejw]

Lol, not quite what I had in mind but like your style

[Gavin Collingwood]

I've had a lot of experience with the rb6 diffs and trust me learn from my mistakes and change everything. do not skimp to save cash. New plates, balls and thrust all at the same time. And you should be golden. And avoid ceramics like the plague! If the diff slips AT ALL with ceramic balls they will get flat spots/chip and the diff will go "clicky"
the AVID tungsten carbide balls are superb and are only £8.99 from JE
Also rub the plates down with 1200 grit wet and dry to flatten off the new plates