Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Disassembly

Clamp the differential in a soft-jawed vise.

Fig 1: Locating Clamp Differential In Soft-Jawed Vise
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NOTE: Do not remove the final drive gear unless it must be replaced.

NOTE: Mark the final drive gear prior to removal to ensure that it is installed in the same position.

If the final drive gear shows signs of excessive wear or damage, remove the final drive gear.
1. Mark the final drive gear for installation.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the gear.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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Using the special tool, remove the differential bearing.
- Discard the bearing if damaged or worn.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearing
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Remove the differential bearing.
- Discard the bearing if damaged or worn.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearing
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Remove the speedometer drive gear.

Fig 5: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
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Remove the shaft lock pin out from the differential case.

Fig 6: Removing Shaft Lock Pin Out From Differential Case
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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 7: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
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Remove the differential gears.
1. Remove the pinion gears.
2. Remove the pinion gear thrust washers.
3. Remove the side gears.
4. Remove the side gear thrust washers.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Differential Gears
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Inspect the differential components.
- Check the differential case.
- Check the side and pinion gears.
- Check the thrust washers.
- Ensure that the bearings rotate freely and are free of noise, pitting and cracks.