Front Differential Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove two axle drive shafts.
NOTE: During reassembly, reinstall each axle drive shaft in the same place from which it was removed.
Loosen twelve bolts and remove hypoid driven gear.

Fig 1: Removing Hypoid Driven Gear
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Drive out straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.
ST 899904100: REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Straight Pin From Differential Assembly
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Pull out pinion shaft, and remove differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Pinion Shaft And Differential Bevel Pinion And Gear And Washer
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Remove roller bearing using ST.
ST 399527700: PULLER SET

Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing
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