Ok as you may or may not know the LSD (limited slip differential) from a S2 Escort RS Turbo is interchangeable into

the mk5/6 escort's ib5 gearbox. The S2 gearbox as a whole will not fit and although the S1 gearbox will, it does have smaller bearings and as expected are pretty rare.

So upgrading your ib5 'box is a good option but first you need to source a LSD, so be sure of what your buying
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On the left is a standard open diff and on the right is the LSD.

Now this is ok provided the diff is already removed, but it may not be, so heres how to check its a slipper:

1. If you look from each end (where the driveshafts locate) you will see the LSD has a 10mm through hole where the open diff does not. 2. If it is on a car still, then jack and support the front end and rotate the driveshaft. A LSD will make both shafts rotate the same direction (where-as open diffs rotate the shafts in opposite directions)

Also be aware that fiesta rs turbos didn't have a LSD as standard but could of been upgraded (check as above)

Below is a list of what you require:

ib5 gearbox (if you have a spare this will mean you don't have to rush) S2 Escort RS Turbo LSD Replacement gaskets and possibly seals too Gear oil Large, flat, clean work surface Bench-top vice Socket set Deep sockets or spanners Circlip pliers T40 torx key M8 allen key Set of pry-bars Breaker bar Torque wrench (preferable)

Disclaimer - I cannot be held liable for the accuracy of information in this guide and/or any injuries or losses as a result of following any such guidelines contained within. Please ensure you understand you take full responsibility for your own actions when you follow any information or instructions in this guide.

To achieve this upgrade I think you need to be fairly conversant with a spanner, accordingly I have given this a 5 spanner rating

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Now there is a few variations of the ib5 with front starters on pre '95 models and reverse sensor located beneath the front mount on pre '97. Mine is a '98 so has a reverse sensor plug on the front and a rear starter, internally I believe they are basically the same

Ok you've got your box, drained the oil and pulled the shafts..

Remember as you remove each part to lay it out on your bench as it came off, this will help when you refit

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Remove 10x 10mm bolts and end cover

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Remove circlip

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Remove 19mm dooby

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Unscrew T40 torx screw until V catch drops out

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V catch

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Remove 5th gear selector

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Note location (height and position) then unscrew T40 screw and remove toggle

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Remove 5th gear

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Remove awkward circlip

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Remove gear

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Top casting now lifts off to reveal two large clips

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Tap the clip round to push against the other shaft and knock off Collect from other side of workshop Repeat for 2nd clip

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Remove ball plug (above) and black plastic breather (pull out) Then undo 10x 13mm bolts and 4x 17mm bolt/studs

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This casting can now be removed and should look like so. Now to remove the diff, the two gear stacks need to be lifted out. Lift both at the same time and wiggle them to get them free, place to one side. The diff is now free to be removed and the ring gear needs to be changed over to the LSD. Hold in a good vise and use the breaker-bar to remove bolts then refit the LSD with ib5 gear

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Next bit is quite tricky

(Photo above has plate clip removed to show position of pins beneath)

Once the diff is dropped back in, get both gear stacks back into the selectors and align the selectors on the pin arrowed green, remember to get the reverse pin arrowed red to clip the black arm far side (this is held in place by the noted toggle earlier) The gear stacks will need a fair deal of wiggling and swearing to get them back in position

Now your on the home straight! Refitting is the reverse of removal, fitting new gaskets as you go!

After reassembly check all gears engage then fit to car