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Differential Case: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing The Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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  2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing The Differential Pinion Shaft
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  3. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Pinion Gears
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  4. Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Side Gears
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