Differential Assembly: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain differential. Paint match marks on drive shaft and companion flange for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft. Remove rear differential damper. Place transmission jack under differential assembly. Remove right and left mounting bracket "B". Remove breather tube from breather tube fitting.
- Insert edge of screwdriver into groove located under differential housing. Pry out inboard joint with screwdriver. DO NOT damage oil seal or differential ring. See Figure. Remove mounting bracket "A" bolts and washers to body. Lower rear differential assembly. Remove axle shafts from differential assembly. Remove rear mounting bracket "A" from differential assembly.