198 Mm Differential
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- Clamp rear axle assembly into bench vise (1).
- Remove drain plug (1) and drain fluid into container suitable for reuse.
- Install drain plug and torque to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
- Using suitable torque wrench (1), measure and record rear axle assembly total turning torque.
- Using suitable screwdriver (1), remove both axle seals (2).
- Remove twelve axle cover-to-housing bolts (1) and remove cover (2).
- Install Spreader Adapter Plates (1), Tool 9226, as shown. Adapters contain two hole patterns and are labeled accordingly.
- Install Spreader W-129-B (1), as shown.
- Set up Dial Indicator Set C-3339-A to measure housing spread as shown.
- Clamp SP-5426 (1)
- Post SP-5425-B (2)
- Metric Dial Indicator 9524 (3)
- Spread axle housing no more than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.).
NOTE: The differential side bearing snap rings are select-fit, and control ring gear backlash and differential side bearing preload. It is important to return original snap rings to their original position.
- Using suitable snap ring pliers (2), compress and remove differential side bearing snap rings (1). Identify and tag for proper reuse.
- Back off Spreader W-129-B (1) to relax tension on housing.
- Measure snap ring thickness and record for future use.
- Install Removal/Installation Arbor 9522 (1) into one side of housing and push inward to release differential side bearing cup (2) from opposite side. Repeat for other bearing.
- Remove differential assembly from axle housing.NOTE: Note: If difficulty removing differential is encountered due to interference with Spreader W-129-B and Spreader Adapter Plates 9226, remove spreader and adapter plates to facilitate removal.