IRS tie plate removal

[Desmo]

Hello,

I would like to remove the tie plate from the rear suspension cross member. Is there something to consider when unscrewing? The irs is still on the car.
Thank you for your help.

Regards
John

[bitsobrits]

The nuts are not captive. But no issue to remove in situ. The lower control arms are primarily located by the rigid bracket attached to the differential so no worries there.

I removed mine twice before my IRS rebuild, once to straighten and clean and the other time to re-seal the back cover.

[abowie]

I don't think I'd let the weight of the car rest on the wheels while you have the plate off.

[Desmo]

Hello Andrew,

I understand. The car is jacked up, the wheels removed and the axle ends supported.

John

[abowie]

Haven't done this myself but I reckon it should be fine.

[mgcjag]

Why do you want to remove the plate

[Desmo]

Hello Steve,

to clean the area from old grease, dirt etc.

John

[abowie]

LOL. Shipwright's disease diagnosis is incipient.

[Desmo]

.... possibly.

Thank you all.

John

[chrisfell]

I remove the tie plate to check/top up the diff with its oil. I've also found the greasing the lower wishbone pivots is easier with the tie plate off.

At the same time the plate gets a good clean and the fasteners get brightened. Next year I might even replate them