Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Conventional: Disassembly

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Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .
Remove and discard the 12 ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.

Fig 2: Driving Off Ring Gear

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NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

NOTE: Remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring only if required.

If required, remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
Position the Differential Clutch Preload Gauge in a vise.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (205-447) In A Vise

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Position the differential case on the Differential Clutch Preload Gauge.

Fig 4: Differential Case On Special Tool

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Index-mark the differential case halves.

Fig 5: Marking Differential Case Halves

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NOTE: Attach the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture with a bolt and nut.

Install the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture on the differential case as shown and loosen the 6 differential case bolts.

Fig 6: Loosening Differential Case Bolts

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Remove the 6 differential case bolts.

Fig 7: Differential Case Bolts

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Remove the right differential case half and differential side gear.

Fig 8: Right Differential Case Half & Differential Side Gear

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Remove the differential pinion shaft and differential pinion gears.

Fig 9: Differential Pinion Shaft & Differential Pinion Gears

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Remove the left differential side gear and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 10: Left Differential Side Gear & Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

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