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15. Differential Case Disassemble




Differential Case Disassemble

Tools Required
* DW220-020A-01 Differential Bearing Puller (Part of Kit DT-46554)
* DW220-020A-02 Differential Bearing Plate Adapter (Part of Kit DT-46554)
* DW220-020A-03 Differential Bearing Plate Adapter (Part of Kit DT-46554)

Disassembly Procedure




1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Transmission Disassemble (2. Transmission Disassemble).
2. Fix the differential assembly into a vise with a protector.
3. Remove the differential ring bolts (1).
4. Remove the ring gear (2).




5. Remove the pinion gear pin (1) using a pin punch and a hammer.




6. Remove the pinion gear shaft from the case (1).





Important: Remove the pinion gear and the washer by rotating the side gear.


7. Remove the pinion gears and the washers (1).
8. Remove the side gears (3).
9. Remove the shims from the side gears (2).




10. Remove the differential right side bearing using the DW220-020A-01 (1) and the DW220-020A-02 (2).
11. Remove the speedometer drive gear (3).




12. Remove the differential left side bearing using the DW220-020A-01 (1) and the DW220-020A-03 (2).