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Differential Assembly (A-541E) Disassembly & Reassembly: Disassembly

  1. Using appropriate puller, remove differential case side bearings. Remove speedometer drive gear. Place reference marks on differential case and ring gear. Remove ring gear bolts. Using soft-face hammer, remove ring gear.
  2. Mount differential in vise. Using dial indicator, measure pinion gear backlash. See Figure. Backlash should be .002-.008" (.05-.20 mm). From ring gear side of case, drive out pinion shaft roll pin. Remove pinion shaft. Remove pinion gears, side gears and all thrust washers. See Figure. Examine all components for wear and replace as needed.