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9. Differential Case Disassemble




Differential Case Disassemble

Tools Required
* J 22888-20A (KM-161-B) Bearing Puller
* J 22888-35 Puller Legs (Used with J 22888-20A)
* KM-520 Remover/Installer




1. Remove the differential cover bolts, the differential cover, and the differential cover gasket.




2. Remove the bearing-adjusting ring retainer plate bolt and the bearing-adjusting ring retainer plate.




3. Remove the bearing-adjusting ring using the KM-520 (1).




4. Remove the right-side bearing-retainer bolts and the right-side bearing retainer.




5. Remove the differential assembly from the transaxle case.




6. Remove the ring gear bolts.




7. Separate the ring gear from the differential housing.




8. Drive the pinion gear shaft lock pin from the differential housing and the pinion gear shaft.




9. Remove the pinion gear shaft.




10. Remove the pinion gears and the washers.
11. Remove the side gears and the side thrust washers.




12. Remove both of the differential bearings using the J 22888-20A (1) with the J 22888-35 .




13. Remove the speedometer drive gear from the differential gear housing.