T350 Manual Transaxle: Differential: Disassembly

Fig 1: Differential Components

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Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps. See  Fig 1 . 

Fig 2: Remove Differential Bearing Cone from Diff. Case Side

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1. Remove differential bearing cones (ring gear and diff. case side) using Puller Press C-293(1), Adapter Blocks C-293-45 (3), and Adaptor 4996 (2). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Pry off Speedometer Drive Gear

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   1 - SPEEDOMETER GEAR

   2 - SCREWDRIVER

2. Using a suitable screwdriver (2), pry off and remove speedometer drive gear (1). See Fig 3.
   Fig 4: Differential Ring Gear-to-Case Bolts

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   1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE

   2 - BOLT (12)

   3 - RING GEAR

   4 - PINION SHAFT RETAINER (2)

3. If servicing ring gear (3) as well, remove remaining ring gear-to-case bolts (2). See Fig 4.
   Fig 5: Differential Ring Gear and Case

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   1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE

   2 - RING GEAR

4. If servicing ring gear (2). See Fig 5as well, remove remaining ring gear-to-case bolts and remove ring gear (2) from case (1).
   Fig 6: Pinion Shaft Removal/Installation

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   1 - PINION SHAFT

   2 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE

   3 - PINION GEAR (2)

5. Remove pinion shaft (1). See Fig 6.
   Fig 7: Pinion Gear and Washer

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   1 - THRUST WASHER

   2 - PINION GEAR

6. Remove pinion gear (2) and thrust washers (1). See Fig 7.
   Fig 8: Side Gear and Washer

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   1 - SIDE GEAR

   2 - WASHER

7. Remove side gears (1) and thrust washers. See Fig 8.