Front Differential Assembly: Removal

1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly. >
2. Remove the transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
3. Remove the transmission case. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Transmission Case. >
4. Removes the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
5. Remove the main shaft assembly.

   < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >

6. Remove the differential assembly.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to confuse right and left roller bearing outer races.
   • Be careful not to damage the oil seal of retainer.
   Fig 1: Removing Differential Assembly

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7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.

ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers Using ST

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