Removal Of Differential Case Assembly

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Use two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers to mount the gear carrier on Tool.
1. Tool number: KV38100800 (J-25604-01)
Fig 1: Using Spacers To Mount Gear Carrier On Tool (KV38100800 {J-25604-01})
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For installation, paint match marks on one side of the bearing caps as shown.
NOTE: Bearing caps are line-bored for initial assembly. Replace the bearing caps in their original positions.

Fig 2: Painting Match Marks On One Side Of Bearing Caps
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Remove the bearing caps.

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Caps
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Lift the differential case assembly out of the gear carrier using Tool.
1. Tool number: HT72400000 ( - )
Fig 4: Lifting Differential Case Assembly Out Of Gear Carrier Using Tool (HT72400000)
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- Keep the side bearing outer races together with the inner races. Do not mix them up.
- Keep the adjusting washers together with the bearings.
Fig 5: Adjusting The Washers Together With Bearings
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