Differential Case & Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

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Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing (4141). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.

CAUTION: If removing the anti-lock speed sensor ring (4B409), discard it, and install a new anti-lock speed sensor ring during assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear

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Insert a punch in the bolt holes, and drive off the differential ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tools
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

Fig 6: Removing Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears (4236) and differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

Fig 7: Removing Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers

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