Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

Special Tools:










1. Remove the four bolts (1)(Figure 1) holding the rear axle electric clutch.
2. Separate the rear axle electric clutch from the rear axle.





3. Remove the differential case bolts (1).
4. Remove the cap bolts (2).
5. Remove differential cover and both axle seals.






NOTE: There are select shims at each side of the carrier.

6. Remove the carrier (1) from the differential housing (2).
7. Measure the select shims on each side of the carrier roller bearings and note for installation.





8. Remove the ring gear bolts (1).
9. Remove the ring gear (2).





10. Remove roll pin (1) in carrier case (2) and through the pinion mate shaft (4) using a punch (3).





11. Remove spider gears (3), thrust washers (4) and side gears (2).





12. Remove carrier bearings (3) using Splitter (4), Installer (2) and a press (1).





13. Use a screw driver to remove the pinion seal.





14. Remove pinion retaining nut using Spline Holder (1) and Socket (2).





15. Tap pinion (3) with a soft hammer (1) to remove from case (4).





16. Using a hammer (4) and a punch (1) remove the outer pinion bearing cup (2).
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17. Using a hammer (4) and a punch (2) remove the pinion head bearing cup (1).





18. Remove collapsible spacer (2) from the pinion shaft (1).





19. Remove the pinion bearing (3) using Puller (1) and Adapters (2).