Starion Driveline

Starions used 3 different differentials depending on engine and market.

1) 3.55 "small crownwheel" diff (25 spline drive shafts) Australia

2) 3.55 "big crownwheel" diff (25 spline drive shafts) Australia, US, JDM, Europe

3) 3.9 "big crownwheel" diff (25 spline drive shafts) Australia only 1987 JD model

4) 3.55 "big crownwheel" diff (28 spline drive shafts) US, JDM, Europe 1989

NOTE: All differentials were available in LSD. However in most markets this was an option so lots of cars do not have a LSD.

The differentials are interchangeable between models providing the complete diff is changed including the torque tube. However the driveshafts need to matched correctly. They are all the same length however the flange is different on the outer end.

 
 

Driveshafts

 

 This picture shows the 25 spline and 28 spline drive shafts. Note 4 bolt and 6 bolt flanges.

 28 spline drive shaft

 

The 28 spline drive shaft is also shown in the FIA GroupA homogation papers as an evolution part.

This picture shows the 6 bolt flange hub axle shaft. This was available ONLY in 5 stud wheel pattern. 

  25 spline drive shaft

 

This picture shows the 4 bolt flange hub axle shaft to suit 5 stud wheels. This was available in BOTH 4 stud and 5 stud wheel patterns.