Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok: Disassembly

All differentials 

1. Remove the differential carrier. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
2. Remove and discard the 10 differential ring gear bolts.
   Fig 1: Locating Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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3. NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.

   Insert a punch in the differential ring gear bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off.

   Fig 2: Driving Differential Ring Gear

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4. NOTE: The differential flange and ring gear flange must be free of any old retaining compound. Failure to clean the surfaces can result in ring gear runout concerns.

   Clean all traces of the old retaining compound from the differential flange and the ring gear flange.

   • Use solvent and Scotch-Brite® pads to remove old material.
5. Using a 2 Jaw Puller and Step Plate, remove the 2 differential bearings.
   Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearings Using Jaw Puller And Step Plate

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6. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove the differential pinion shaft.
   • Discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
     Fig 4: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft And Lock Bolt

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     With differential S-type clutch spring 

7. NOTE: Due to the spring tension, care must be used when removing the differential clutch spring.

   Remove the differential clutch spring.

   Fig 5: Removing Differential Clutch Spring

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8. Remove the differential gears.
   1. Remove the 2 differential pinion gears and 2 thrust washers.
   2. Remove the 2 differential side gear and clutch pack assemblies.
      Fig 6: Removing Differential Side Gear And Clutch Pack Assemblies

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9. NOTE: Keep the differential clutch packs in order. Do not mix the differential clutch packs. The differential clutch packs must be reassembled in the same sequence.

   If equipped with a S-type clutch spring, remove the differential clutch packs and differential side gears and tag them RH and LH with the selective shim.

   • Clean and inspect the remaining components of the differential case for wear or damage and install new components as necessary.
     Fig 7: Identifying Differential Gears

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     Without differential S-type clutch spring 

10. NOTE: Do not throw away the belleville washers. The bellville washers will be reused.

    Remove the differential gears.

    1. Remove the 2 differential pinion gears and 2 thrust washers.
    2. Remove the 2 differential side gear and clutch pack assemblies.
    3. Remove the 2 belleville washers.
11. NOTE: Keep the differential clutch packs in order. Do not mix the differential clutch packs. The differential clutch packs must be reassembled in the same sequence.

    Remove the differential clutch packs and differential side gears and tag them RH and LH with the selective shim.

    • Clean and inspect the remaining components of the differential case for wear or damage and install new components as necessary.