Removal Procedure
- Remove the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Housing Replacement
- Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
- 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 between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
- Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
- Remove the differential carrier (700).
- Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring from the output shaft.
Important: Be careful not to damage the bearing on the output shaft.
- Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening.
- Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:
- A cracked or deformed bearing cage
- Damaged bushing journals
- Stripped splines
- A damaged retainer ring groove