Front Differential Case Disassemble (9.25 Inch Axle)

Special Tools

• J-22888-D  Side Bearing Remover Kit
• J-36597  Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 in Axle

1. Remove the differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
   1. Place the differential case in a vise.
   Fig 1: View Of Differential Side Bearing
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   2. Install the J-22888-20A (2) and the J-36597  side bearing puller pilot (1) as shown.
   3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J-22888-20A.
2. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.
Fig 2: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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NOTE:

The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

3. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
Fig 3: View Of Ring Gear
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CAUTION:

Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the ring gear and/or the differential case.

4. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

   Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

Fig 4: View Of Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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5. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
Fig 5: View Of Differential And Pinion Shaft
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6. Remove the pinion shaft.
7. Remove the differential side gear spacers.
Fig 6: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
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8. Remove the differential pinion gears and thrust washers by performing the following steps:
   1. Drive the pinion gear thrust washers out from the differential case using a hammer and a brass drift.
   2. Roll the differential pinion gears out of the differential case.

      Mark the pinion gears and thrust washers top and bottom.

Fig 7: Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers
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9. Remove the differential side gears and thrust washers.

   Mark the differential side gears and thrust washers left and right.