Differential Ring and Pinion - Dana 50: Removal

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Remove the differential carrier. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER - DANA 50 .
Using the special tool, remove and discard the nut and washer.

Fig 1: Removing Flange Nut And Washer Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool, remove the flange.

Fig 2: Removing Flange Using Special Tool
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CAUTION: Do not damage the pinion, the bearings or the cup.

Remove the pinion.
- Using a soft face hammer, tap the pinion through the outer bearing. Remove the pinion through the rear of the differential housing.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Pinion
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Using the special tools, remove the pinion seal. Discard the seal.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tool
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Remove the oil slinger and the differential pinion bearing.
- Remove the collapsible spacer after removing the slinger and the bearing.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Oil Slinger
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Using the special tools, remove the outer pinion bearing cup, the inner pinion bearing cup and the oil baffle.
- Use special tools 205-D055 and 205-D054 to remove the inner and the outer pinion bearing cups.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Inner And Outer Pinion Bearing Cups
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Using the special tool, remove the differential bearings.

Fig 7: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tool
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Remove the differential bearing shims.
- Wire the shims together and mark from which side they were removed.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Differential Bearing Shims
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Remove the ring gear.
1. Place the differential into a vise with soft jaws.
2. Remove and discard all but 4 of the bolts. Leave the 4 loosely assembled bolts spaced apart from each other.
3. Tap each bolt head alternately with a soft face hammer to loosen the ring gear. Remove the bolts and the ring gear.
  - Discard the bolts.
    
    Fig 9: Removing Ring Gear
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