Differential Assembly Disassemble

Tools Required

• DT 46463  (DW240-150) Transaxle Case Side Bearing Outer Race Adapter. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• DT 46465  (DW240-170) Adapter Handle. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: Matchmarks, Ring Gear & Differential Case
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1. Place the matchmarks (1) on the ring gear and differential case.
Fig 2: Differential Assembly & Bolts
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2. Remove the 8 bolts.
Fig 3: Taping On Ring Gear To Remove From Case Using A Plastic Hammer
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3. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to remove it from the case.
Fig 4: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing & Transaxle Housing Side Using A Puller
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4. Using a suitable puller, remove the tapered roller bearing of transaxle housing side.
Fig 5: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing & Transaxle Case Side Using A Puller
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5. Using a suitable puller, remove the tapered roller bearing of transaxle case side.
Fig 6: Driving Pin From Ring Gear Side Using A Pin Punch & Hammer
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6. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the pin from the ring gear side.
Fig 7: Differential Pinion Shaft
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7. Remove the differential pinion shaft from the case.
Fig 8: Differential Side Gears, 2 Differential Pinion Thrust Washers, And 2 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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8. Remove the 2 differential pinion gears, 2 differential side gears, 2 differential pinion thrust washers, and 2 differential side gear thrust washers.
Fig 9: Oil Seal & Transaxle Housing
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NOTE: Refer to Brake Piston Is Lowered Notice in Cautions and Notices.
9. Using a driver, remove the oil seal from the transaxle housing.
Fig 10: Removing Side Bearing Outer Race & Transaxle Housing Using A Puller
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10. Using a suitable puller, remove the side bearing outer race of transaxle housing.
Fig 11: Counter Driven Gear Outer Tapered Roller Bearing Race & Shim
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NOTE: Refer to Brake Piston Is Lowered Notice in Cautions and Notices.
11. Using a driver, remove the oil seal of transaxle case.
Fig 12: Removing Transaxle Case Side Bearing Outer Race & Shim Using DT 46463 & DT 46465
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12. Using the DT 46463  (2) and theDT 46465  (1), remove the transaxle case side bearing outer race and shim. See Special Tools and Equipment .