Differential Carrier: Disassembly
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- Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier
- Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) 2 Jaw Puller, 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate.
- Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.
Using the brass punch and a soft face hammer, remove the ring gear. Use the General Equipment: Punch. Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
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NOTE: The differential flange and ring gear flange must be free of any old retaining compound material. Make sure both surfaces are clean and free of oil, dust and debris. Failure to clean the surfaces can result in ring gear runout concerns.NOTE: Use solvent and Scotch-Brite® pads to remove.
Clean all traces of the old retaining compound material from the differential flange.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Install the Differential Gauge in a suitable vise. Use Special Service Tool: 205-384 (T97T-4205-A) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
- Install the differential case on the Differential Gauge.
- Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.
- Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.