Differential Assembly (A-241/243 Series): Disassembly
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- Use a dial indicator to measure differential end play. End play should be .0071-.0323" (.180-.820 mm). See Fig 1. Remove 2 oil seal rings from ring gear mounting right case. Remove snap ring and speedometer drive gear.
- Place match marks on ring gear mounting left case and right case. Remove bolts and left case. Place match marks on ring gear and left case. Place left case on A/T Tool Set (09350-32014). Using a plastic hammer, remove ring gear from left case.
- Remove No. 2 thrust washer. Remove front differential left case from ring gear mounting right case.
- Using a Torx wrench, remove screws from left case. Separate left and right cases. DO NOT scratch contact surface of needle bearing.
- Remove the following parts from front differential cases: on A-241H, remove differential pinion shaft and shaft pin. On both models, remove 2 differential side gears and 2 side thrust washers.
- Remove No. 1 thrust washer. Check operation of clutch pistons. Plug one hole in right case with your hand. Apply compressed air into other hole and confirm pistons move. See Fig 2.
- Remove hydraulic multi-plate clutch discs and plates. Remove snap ring. Remove flange, discs and plates. Using Spring Compressor (09350-32014), compress return spring. Remove snap ring. Apply compressed air to right case hole. Remove No. 1 piston. Remove "O" ring from No. 1 piston. Using small screwdriver, remove reaction sleeve and No. 2 piston. Remove 3 "O" rings from reaction sleeve and No. 2 piston.
- Using Bearing Remover and Attachment (09950-00020, 09950-00030), remove ring gear mounting left case bearing. Using A/T Tool Set (09350-32014) and arbor press, install ring gear mounting left case bearing.
- Using a chisel and hammer, cut out ring gear mounting right case bearing cage. DO NOT damage right case. Using A/T Tool Set (09350-32014) and arbor press, remove bearing inner race. Using Bearing Replacer (09316-60010) and arbor press, install new ring gear mounting right case bearing.
- Use hammer and brass bar to drive out inner race and plate from left bearing retainer. Place plate into left bearing retainer. Use A/T Tool Set (09350-32014) and arbor press to install outer race and plate or shim.