Disassembly [12/2012 - 08/2014]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR

Put matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and differential case.

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Matchmark

Remove the 12 bolts.

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Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the front differential ring gear to remove it from the differential case.

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REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN

Secure the front differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

Using a 5 mm pin punch and hammer, remove the front differential pinion shaft straight pin from the differential case.

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NOTE:

Before removing the front differential pinion shaft straight pin, unstake it with a pin punch.

REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT

Remove the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft from the differential case.

REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR

Remove the 2 front differential pinions, 2 front differential pinion thrust washers, 2 differential side gears, and 2 No. 1 front differential side gear thrust washers from the differential case.

*1	Differential Case
*2	Differential Side Gear
*3	No. 1 Front Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
*4	Front Differential Pinion
*5	Front Differential Pinion Thrust Washer