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Differential Assembly

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  1. Remove differential side shaft assembly. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SHAFT ".
  2. Remove side seal from gear carrier using suitable tool.
  3. 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 1: Aligning Matching Mark On Bearing Cap With Gear Carrier
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  4. Remove the side bearing caps.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Caps
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  5. Lift the differential case assembly out of the gear carrier.
    CAUTION:
    • Keep side bearing outer races together with side bearing inner races. Do not mix them up.
    • Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with side bearings.
      Fig 3: Lifting Differential Case Assembly
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  6. Remove housing spacer.
  7. Remove side bearing inner race using Tools as shown.

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

    B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being replaced.
    • Place copper plates between the vise and the side bearing inner race and drive gear to prevent damage.
      Fig 4: Identifying Side Bearing Inner Races
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    • Keep side bearing outer races together with side bearing inner races. Do not mix them up.
      Fig 5: Identifying Left And Right Side Parts Label
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  8. 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 6: Identifying Matching Mark On Differential Case And Drive Gear
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  9. Remove the drive gear bolts.
  10. Tap the drive gear off the differential case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
  11. Remove the lock pin of the pinion mate shaft from the drive gear side using suitable tool.
    Fig 7: Driving Out Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
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  12. Remove the pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 8: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft
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  13. 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 9: Identifying Pinion Mate Gear
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