Automatic Trans: Overhaul: Differential: Disassembly

NOTE: Do not remove side bearings unless necessary.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Assembly

1. Remove two side gears and two thrust washers.
   NOTE:

   • Use protective plates in vise to prevent damage to differential.
   • Insert punch into spring pin hole from ring gear side.
2. Place gear case on a vise and knock pin out with suitable pin punch and hammer. Then remove two thrust washers, two pinion gears and pinion shaft.
   Fig 2: Removing Spring Pin

   
3. Remove side bearing inner race (side opposite ring gear) from gear case with SST(0K130 171 013). 
   Fig 3: Removing Side Bearing Opposite Ring Gear

   
4. Remove speedometer drive gear.
5. Remove side bearing (ring gear side) from gear case with SST(0K670 990 AA0). 
   Fig 4: Removing Side Bearing On Ring Gear