Differential Disassembly

NOTE: The differential ring gear is welded to the differential case and is not serviceable separately.

Fig 1: Side Gear and Washer

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Rotate differential side gears about case and remove side gears (2) and thrust washers (1).

Fig 2: Pinion Shaft Roll Pin
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Using suitable punch, drive pinion shaft roll pin (1) into case until it bottoms.
Drive old roll pin from shaft and discard old pin.

Fig 3: Pinion Shaft Removal/Installation
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Remove pinion shaft (1), pinion gears (3) and thrust washers (2). Drive out and discard pinion shaft roll pin.

Fig 4: Side Bearing Removal (Ring Gear Side)
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Using Plug 9676 (1) and Bearing Splitter 1130 (3), press differential side bearing (2) off of ring gear side and discard.

Fig 5: Side Bearing Removal
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Using Plug 9676 (1) and Bearing Splitter 1130 (3), press differential side bearing (2) off of opposite side and discard.