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Rear Axle - C213RE: Differential-ELSD: Removal

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Fig 1: Solenoid Connector
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  1. Remove differential cover.
  2. Remove axle shafts.
  3. Remove ABS sensor from housing.
  4. Remove solenoid valve connector (1) from ELSD solenoid valve (2).
    Fig 2: Mark Differential Housing And Bearing Caps
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  5. Mark differential housing and bearing caps (3) for installation reference.
    Fig 3: Remove Bearing Adjuster Lock Bolt From Bearing Caps
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  6. Remove bearing adjuster lock bolt (3) from bearing caps.
    Fig 4: Threaded Adjuster Tool
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  7. Loosen differential bearing cap bolts.
  8. Loosen differential bearing adjusters through the axle tubes (1) with Wrench C-4164 (3).
  9. Hold differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.
  10. Remove differential case and tag differential bearing cups and adjusters to indicate location.
  11. Clean housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or a lint free cloth.
    NOTE: Do not use steam, kerosene or gasoline to clean the housing.
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