AE86 Kaaz 2-Way LSD Install Guide
AE86 Kaaz 2-Way LSD Install
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Toyota Corolla GT-S
AE86 (N/A)
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0-60
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6-8 hours
Kaaz 2-Way Mechanical LSD
Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86)Also compatible with: AE86 with T-series rear axle
Estimated Cost
$1,450-$2,000
Parts: $950-$1,200
Labor: $500-$800
Horsepower
0
Torque
0
Response
Eliminates wheel spin on launches, enables controlled drifts, dramatically improves corner exit traction
Prerequisites
- • Rear axle removal experience
- • Pinion depth gauge
- • Side bearing installer
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Installation Steps
1
Drain rear differential fluid
10 min
14mm hex drain plug
2
Remove driveshaft
20 min
3
Disconnect brake lines from rear axle
15 min
4
Remove parking brake cables
15 min
5
Unbolt shock lower mounts
10 min
6
Remove leaf spring u-bolts
20 min
7
Lower rear axle assembly to floor
15 min
8
Remove axle shafts from housing
20 min
9
Drop differential carrier from axle housing
30 min
10
Mark ring gear position and carrier bearing caps
10 min
11
Remove ring gear from stock carrier
20 min
12
Install Kaaz LSD carrier with ring gear
30 min
13
Reinstall carrier into housing
30 min
14
Set backlash 0.05-0.10 mm
30 min
15
Paint check contact pattern
30 min
16
Reinstall axle shafts and housing
1 hour
17
Fill with 75W-140 gear oil + friction modifier
15 min
18
Break-in drive 200 km at moderate loads
N/A
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
Kaaz 2-way LSD for Toyota T-series
Quantity: 1 • $850
Rear differential gasket set
Quantity: 1 • $35
Mobil 1 75W-140 gear oil
Quantity: 2 L • $45
Rear axle seals
Quantity: 2 • $25
LSD friction modifier (if required)
Quantity: 1 • $15
Tools Required
Floor jack + stands
Common
Pinion depth gauge
Rental: $25/day
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Dial indicator with magnetic base
Rental: $15/day
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Torque wrench 10-200 Nm
Common
Bearing puller/installer set
Rental: $25/day
Rental
Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
Polyurethane differential mount
recommended
Reduce diff movement
Aluminum differential cover
optional
Better cooling capacity
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$0
Break-in critical — 200 km gentle driving required. LSD oil change at 500 km first service, then standard intervals.
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