Removal Procedure
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- Remove the four case extension bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension assembly (6) and remove the extension seal (8).
- Leave the differential carrier thrust washer (714) and the bearing (715) on the carrier.
- Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
- Place the J 42562 Axle Removal Wedge between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. See Special Tools .
- Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (509) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
- Remove the differential carrier assembly (700).
- Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (509) from the output shaft.
- Pull the output shaft (510) out of the transmission.