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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. See Manual Transmission Assembly  .
  2. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. See Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly  .
  3. Remove transmission case. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. See Transmission Case  .
  4. Remove drive pinion shaft assembly. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. See Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly  .
  5. Remove main shaft assembly.

    Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. See Main Shaft Assembly  .

  6. Remove differential assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to confuse right and left roller bearing outer races.
    • Be careful not to damage retainer oil seal.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Assembly
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  7. Remove differential side retainers using ST. ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers
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