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Differential Cage Assembly

Differential Case Assembly





Disassembly





1. Remove lock pin using a small drift.





2. Remove the differential shaft by using a soft metal rod and a hammer.
3. Remove pinion mate gear and thrust washer.
4. Remove side gear and thrust washer.

Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are found through inspection.
Check the following parts.
- Ring gear, pinion gear Bearing
- Side gear, pinion mate gear, differential shaft
- Differential case, carrier
- Thrust washer
- Oil seal

Reassembly
1. Install side gear with thrust washer.





2. Install the pinion mate gear with thrust washer by engaging it with the side gears while turning both pinion mate gears simultaneously in the same direction.
3. Install differential shaft.
1. Be sure to install the differential shaft so that it is in alignment with the lock pin hole in the differential case.





4. Install lock pin.
After lock pin installation, stake the case to secure the lock pin.