Differential Carrier Overhaul
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use a pin punch to drive out the differential pinion shaft retaining pin (115). Remove the following parts:
- The differential pinion shaft (114)
- The two pinion gears (116)
- The two pinion thrust washers (113)
- Remove the right differential side gear and output shaft (112). Remove the differential thrust washer (111).
- Inspect the gears and the thrust washers for burrs or damage.
- Install the following parts:
- The differential thrust washer (111)
- The right differential side gear and output shaft (112)
- The output shaft snap ring (56)
- The two pinion thrust washers (113)
The two pinion gears (116)
- Install the differential pinion shaft (114).
- Install the differential pinion shaft retaining pin (115).