Rear Axle - 210RII: Differential: Removal

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Fig 1: Drain Plug Removal/Installation

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Remove drain plug (1) and drain fluid into container suitable for reuse.
Install drain plug and torque to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: 210 Axle Housing Cover and Bolts
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Remove twelve axle cover-to-housing bolts (1) and remove cover (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Fig 3: Spreader Adapters 9226
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Install spreader adapters (1), Tool 9226, as shown in Fig 3. Adapters contain two hole patterns and are labeled accordingly.

Fig 4: Spreader W-129-B Installed
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Mount spreader Tool W-129-B (1) into bench vise. Install axle assembly to spreader and secure with nuts 9226-2.

Fig 5: Measuring Rotating Torque
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Using suitable torque wrench (1), measure and record rear axle assembly total turning torque.

Fig 6: Axle Seal Removal
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Using suitable screwdriver (1), remove both axle seals (2).

Fig 7: Measuring Carrier Spread
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Set up dial indicator C-3339-A to measure housing spread as shown in Fig 7.

Fig 8: Expanding/Contracting W-129-B Spreader
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Spread axle housing no more than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.).

Fig 9: Snap Ring Removal/Installation
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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.

Fig 10: Expanding/Contracting W-129-B Spreader
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Back off W-129-B spreader (1) to relax tension on housing.

Fig 11: Measuring Side Bearing Snap Ring
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Measure snap ring thickness and record for future use.

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Side Bearing Cups
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Install Tool 9522 (1) into one side of housing and push inward to release differential side bearing cup (2) from opposite side. Repeat for other bearing.

Fig 13: Removing/Installing Differential
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Remove differential assembly from axle housing.
NOTE: Note: If difficulty removing differential is encountered due to interference with W-129-B spreader and adapter plates, remove axle from spreader and adapter plates from axle to facilitate removal.