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 and discard the 12 differential ring gear bolts.

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

Fig 2: Locating Ring Gear Bolt Holes
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Using the Bearing Puller plate, Step Plate and a suitable press, remove the LH differential bearing.

Fig 3: Removing LH Differential Bearing
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Using the 2 Jaw Puller and Step Plate, remove the RH differential bearing.

Fig 4: Removing RH Differential Bearing
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Remove and discard the 6 screws and 3 stoppers that hold the Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) coil in place and remove the coil.

Fig 5: Locating Screws And Stoppers
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Remove the plunger assembly.

Fig 6: Locating Plunger Assembly
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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 7: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.

Fig 8: Locating Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears, the differential side gear thrust washers and spring.

Fig 9: Locating Differential Side Gears, Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers And Spring
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Remove the cam-ring.

Fig 10: Locating Cam-Ring
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