Removal

REMOVAL




1. Clamp rear axle assembly into bench vise (1).




2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain fluid into container suitable for reuse.
3. Install drain plug and torque to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





4. Using suitable torque wrench (1), measure and record rear axle assembly total turning torque.




5. Using suitable screwdriver (1), remove both axle seals (2).




6. Remove twelve axle cover-to-housing bolts (1) and remove cover (2).




7. Install Spreader Adapter Plates (1), Tool 9226, as shown. Adapters contain two hole patterns and are labeled accordingly.




8. Install Spreader W-129-B (1), as shown.




9. Set up Dial Indicator Set C-3339-A to measure housing spread as shown.
a. Clamp SP-5426 (1)
b. Post SP-5425-B (2)
c. Metric Dial Indicator 9524 (3)




10. Spread axle housing no more than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.).





NOTE: The differential side bearing snap rings are select-fit, and control ring gear backlash and differential side bearing preload. It is important to return original snap rings to their original position.

11. Using suitable snap ring pliers (2), compress and remove differential side bearing snap rings (1). Identify and tag for proper reuse.




12. Back off Spreader W-129-B (1) to relax tension on housing.




13. Measure snap ring thickness and record for future use.




14. Install Removal/Installation Arbor 9522 (1) into one side of housing and push inward to release differential side bearing cup (2) from opposite side. Repeat for other bearing.




15. Remove differential assembly from axle housing.

NOTE: If difficulty removing differential is encountered due to interference with Spreader W-129-B and Spreader Adapter Plates 9226, remove spreader and adapter plates to facilitate removal.