Need to Wire tie the ring gear bolts

I pulled the differential out tonight and found this part laying in the case. There are no witness marks or in indications of wear on this part. Can someone identify this part and where it goes?

I've been working through the ZF manual, the only thing in the illustration I see is part number 102. As if it were removed from the bottom cover opening. Not sure.

That is part of the vent tube . It is pressed into the case from the opposite side from the "bullet" that sticks up from the top of the case above the diff.


Ron

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Originally posted by r mccall:
That is part of the vent tube . It is pressed into the case from the opposite side from the "bullet" that sticks up from the top of the case above the diff.


Ron

and an illustration

Thanks for the illustration, my book doesn't show that. Is there some type of retainer or is it a press fit?

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:

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Originally posted by r mccall:
That is part of the vent tube . It is pressed into the case from the opposite side from the "bullet" that sticks up from the top of the case above the diff.


Ron

and an illustration

The short stock plastic vent hose often winds up dumping any collected stuff etc in front of the right rear tire. Many fastidious owners tap the hole for a right angle dash-4 AN fitting and run a ss hard line straight back to the center-rear of the transaxle. If you have a small lathe, you could cut the threads off such an AN fitting and lightly press it in the existing hole. Or, route a longer plastic hose to the same area. There's zero pressure in the cases so AN fittings & lines are enormous overkill, however 'racecar' they may appear.

From Ron's description it sounds like its pressed in.

Thanks to all. Ron, sorry I missed seeing that the first time through.

Is there a part number for the differential taper bearing that can be bought at a local parts store. I usually look to one of the Pantera vendors but just trying to save some time without paying ridiculous shipping fees.

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Originally posted by MarauderMike:
Is there a part number for the differential taper bearing that can be bought at a local parts store. I usually look to one of the Pantera vendors but just trying to save some time without paying ridiculous shipping fees.

25590 National

Thank you.

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Originally posted by r mccall:

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Originally posted by MarauderMike:
Is there a part number for the differential taper bearing that can be bought at a local parts store. I usually look to one of the Pantera vendors but just trying to save some time without paying ridiculous shipping fees.

25590 National