Differential Case and Ring Gear - Electronic Locking Differential (ELD): Disassembly

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Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
Remove the differential carrier bearings. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS .
Remove the ELD field coil. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (ELD) FIELD COIL .
Remove and discard the 12 differential ring gear bolts.

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

Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear
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Position the Differential Clutch Preload Gauge in a vise.

Fig 3: Positioning Of Differential Clutch Preload Gauge On Vise
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Position the differential case on the Differential Clutch Preload Gauge.

Fig 4: Positioning Of Differential Case On Differential Clutch Preload Gauge
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Index mark the differential case halves.

Fig 5: Locating Index-Mark On Differential Case Halves
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NOTE: Attach the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture with a bolt and nut.

Install the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture on the differential case as shown below and loosen the 9 differential case bolts.

Fig 6: Loosening Differential Case Bolts
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Remove the 9 differential case bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Differential Case Bolts
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Remove the right half of the differential case 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 Gears
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Remove the left differential side gear and the side gear thrust washer.

Fig 10: Removing Left Differential Side Gear And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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Using a suitable tool, remove the ELD cam retaining ring.

Fig 11: Removing ELD Cam Retaining Ring
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Remove the ELD differential washer, wave spring and cam ring.

Fig 12: Removing ELD Differential Washer, Spring And Cam Ring
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