Disassembly Procedure

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Remove the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
1. Place a block of wood on each side of the differential case before installing the differential case into the vise.
  Install the differential assembly into a vise.
2. Install the J 8107-3 (1) and the J 22888-20A (2) onto the differential side bearing.
3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A .
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
Remove the ring gear bolts.
NOTE: Refer to RING GEAR REMOVAL NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Remove the ring gear from the differential case.
Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
Separate the differential case assembly.

Fig 1: Disassembling Differential - 10.5 Inch Axle (1 Of 3)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Important: If the differential pinion gears, the differential side and the thrust washers are to be reused, mark the components so they can be re-installed in their original location in the differential case.
Remove the following from the differential case:
- The thrust washers
- The differential pinion gears
- The differential pinion spider
Fig 2: Disassembling Differential - 10.5 Inch Axle (2 Of 3)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the differential side gears.

Fig 3: Disassembling Differential - 10.5 Inch Axle (3 Of 3)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.