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Manual Transaxle System: Differential: Disassembly

  1. Clamp the differential case in a vise.
  2. Remove the differential drive gear retaining bolts and remove the differential drive gear from the case.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Drive Gear Retaining Bolts
    G00333340Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the taper roller bearing using the special tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the bearing removed from the shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing
    G00333341Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Drive out the lock pin from the hole A using a punch.
    Fig 3: Removing Lock Pin
    G00333342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Drive out the pinion shaft.
  6. Remove the pinion gears, washers, side gears and spacers.