Differential side shaft

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Drain the differential gear oil if necessary.
Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)

Fig 1: Separating Carrier Cover From Gear Carrier
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CAUTION:
- Do not damage the mating surface.
- Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the mating surface.
Remove side oil seal.
CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.

Fig 2: Remove Side Oil Seal
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Remove snap ring (hole side) using suitable tool.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove differential side shaft assembly out of gear carrier using suitable tool.
NOTE: Tap on differential side shaft assembly from side gear side.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Side Shaft Assembly Out Of Gear Carrier
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Remove snap ring (differential side shaft side).
Press differential side shaft out of differential side shaft bearing.
CAUTION: Do not drop differential side shaft.

Fig 5: Pressing Differential Side Shaft Out Of Differential Side Shaft Bearing
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