Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

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Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.

Fig 2: Driving Off Ring Gear
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NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

Fig 3: Removing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring

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Remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221).

Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearings (4221)
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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft.
- Discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion thrust washers.

Fig 6: Removing Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Thrust Washers & Differential Side Gears
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