Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Conventional: Disassembly

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

Fig 1: Identifying 12 Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.

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

NOTE: Remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring only if required.

Remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
Position the special tool in a vise.

Fig 3: Using Special Tool On Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring
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Position the differential case on the special tool.

Fig 4: Positioning Differential Case On Special Tool
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Index-mark the differential case halves.

Fig 5: Applying Index-Mark Differential Case Halves
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NOTE: Attach the special tool with a bolt and nut.

Fig 6: Loosening Differential Case Bolts

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Install the special tool on the differential case as shown and loosen the differential case bolts.
Remove the differential case bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Differential Case Bolts
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Remove the right differential case half and differential side gear.

Fig 8: Removing Right Differential Case Half And Differential Side Gear
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Remove the differential pinion shaft and differential pinion gears.

Fig 9: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
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Remove the left differential side gear and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 10: Removing Left Differential Side Gear And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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