Differential Case Disassemble

Tools Required

• J 44379  Differential Bearing Puller Plate. See Special Tools .
• J 44381  Shifter Bearing/Input and Output Bearing Remover. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Differential Ring Gear
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1. Remove the ten differential ring gear bolts from the differential case. Discard the bolts.
2. Remove the differential ring gear from the differential case.
Fig 2: Removing Left Differential Side Bearing
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3. Remove the left differential side bearing using the J 44379  (2), the J 44381  (1), and a hydraulic press. See Special Tools . Discard the bearing.
Fig 3: Removing Right Differential Side Bearing
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4. Remove the right differential side bearing from the differential case using the J 44379  (2), the J 44381  (1), and a hydraulic press. See Special Tools . Discard the bearing.
Fig 4: View Of VSS Ring
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5. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ring.
Fig 5: Exploded View Of Pinion Assembly
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6. Remove the following parts from the differential case (7):
   • The snap rings (1)

     Discard the snap rings.

   • The pinion shaft (6)
   • The pinion gears (3)
   • The pinion gear thrust washers (2)
   • The side gears (5)
   • The side gear thrust washers (4)