FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Differential - Disassembly






DISASSEMBLY




1. Remove the roll pin using a pin punch (1).




2. Discard the old roll pin (3).




3. Remove the pinion shaft (2) and inspect for excessive wear.




4. Roll the pinion gears (3) and shims (1) out of the carrier (2).
5. Remove the pinion gear shims (1) and mark for installation.




6. Remove the pinion gears (1) from the carrier (3).




7. Remove the side gears (2) and shims (3) from the carrier.




8. If the vehicle is a two wheel drive remove the carrier bearings using Puller C-293 PA, six Inserts C-293-40 and Press Insert C-4996.




9. If all wheel drive use Puller C-293 PA, six 9613 Inserts and Insert 8888 to remove the carrier bearings.




10. Remove the nut (1) on the reduction gear (2).




11. Press the shaft of the small gear (1) using Button 8923 (2), a Press and Blocks to remove from large gear (4).




12. Remove the small side reduction gear bearing (4) using Splitter 1126 (1), Button 8923 (2) and a Press.