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

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Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .
Remove and discard the 12 ring gear bolts.

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

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

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

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

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

Fig 6: Loosening Differential Case Bolts

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