Center Differential Carrier

A: REMOVAL
1) Remove rear vehicle speed sensor, and separate the extension case form the transmission case.
2) Pull out the rear drive shaft.





3) Using ST, extract the center differential carrier assembly.
ST1 499737100 PULLER
ST2 899524100 PULLER SET
4) Extract shim from transmission case.

B: INSTALLATION





1) Install the center differential assembly with shim.

NOTE: Insert it fully into position until the bearing shoulder bottoms.

2) Insert the rear drive shaft.
3) Combine the transmission case with the extension case, and install rear vehicle speed sensor.

C: DISASSEMBLY





1) Remove seal ring.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal rings.





2) Using a press and ST, remove the ball bearing.
ST 498077000 REMOVER





3) Remove snap ring, and pull out shafts from center differential assembly.





4) Remove thrust washer, pinion gears and washers from center differential assembly.
5) Pull out intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.

D: ASSEMBLY
1) Install thrust washer to intermediate shaft.
2) Install thrust bearing and intermediate shaft.
3) Install pinion gears and washers.
4) Put shaft in center differential assembly.
5) Install snap ring.





6) Using a press, press-fit the ball bearing to center differential assembly.
ST 498077000 REMOVER

CAUTION: Be sure to use a new ball bearing.

E: INSPECTION
^ Make sure that each component is free of harmful gouges, cuts, or dust.
^ Measure the extension end play and adjust it to within specifications.