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Center Differential Carrier: Disassembly

  1. Remove the seal ring.
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Ring
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  2. Remove the ball bearing using the ST and the press.

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    Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing Using Remover
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  3. Remove the snap ring, and pull out the pinion shaft from center differential assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring And Pinion Shaft
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  4. Remove the pinion gear and washers from center differential assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pinion Gear And Washer
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  5. Pull out the intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.