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Differential Assembly

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  1. Remove the side flanges. Refer to "SIDE FLANGE ".
  2. Remove the carrier cover bolts.
  3. Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.

    Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the mating surface.
    • Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the mating surface.
    Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Cover Bolts
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  4. Mount the carrier on the Tool using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers.

    Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01) 

    Fig 2: Applying Spacers To Mount Gear Carrier On Tool
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  5. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the side bearing cap and gear carrier.
    CAUTION:
    • For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage side bearing cap or gear carrier.
    • Side bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original positions.
    Fig 3: Aligning Matching Mark On Gear Carrier
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  6. Remove the side bearing caps.
    Fig 4: Identifying Side Bearing Caps
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  7. Lift the differential case assembly out using Tool.

    Tool number : HT72400000 ( - ) 

    Fig 5: Lifting Differential Case Assembly Out Of Gear Carrier
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    CAUTION:
    • Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do not mix them up.
    • Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with side bearings.
    Fig 6: Adjusting Side Bearing Washers
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  8. Remove the side bearing inner races using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST33051001 (J-22888-20) 

    B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION:
    • Engage Tool jaws in bearing groove to prevent damage.
    • Place copper plates between the side bearing and drive gear and the vise to prevent damage.
    • Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being replaced.
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Service On Side Bearing
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  9. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on the differential case and drive gear.
    CAUTION: Use paint for matching marks. Do not damage differential case or drive gear.
    Fig 8: Identifying Matching Mark On Differential Case And Drive Gear
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  10. Remove the drive gear bolts.
  11. Tap the drive gear off the differential case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
  12. Remove the lock pin of the pinion mate shaft from the drive gear side using suitable tool.
    Fig 9: Identifying Lock Pin Of Pinion Mate Shaft
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  13. Remove the pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 10: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft
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  14. Turn the pinion mate gear, then remove the pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust washer from the differential case.
    Fig 11: Identifying Pinion Mate Gear
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