Differential Case and Ring Gear: Disassembly

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Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .
Remove and discard the 10 differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.

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

Fig 2: Locating Differential Ring Gear Bolt Hole

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Using the special tools, remove the 2 differential bearings.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (205-D016) And (205-D072)

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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

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NOTE: Due to the spring tension, care must be used when removing the differential clutch spring.

Remove the differential clutch spring.

Fig 5: Identifying Differential Clutch Spring

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Remove the differential gears.
1. Remove the 2 differential pinion gear and 2 thrust washers.
2. Remove the 2 differential side gears.

Fig 6: Identifying Differential Pinion Gear, Thrust Washers & Differential Gears

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NOTE: Keep the differential clutch packs in order. Do not mix the differential clutch packs. The differential clutch packs must be reassembled in the same sequence.

Remove the differential clutch packs and differential side gears and tag them "RH" and "LH" with the selective shim.
- Clean and inspect the remaining components of the differential case for wear or damage and install new components as necessary.

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Clutch Packs & Differential Side Gears

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NOTE: Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch pack. Wipe components with a clean, lint-free cloth only.

Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for wear or damage and install new components as necessary.