Differential, disassembling and assembling: Disassembling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pry out O-ring with lever.
Remove small circlip.

Fig 1: Pressing Off Cover From Differential Using Special Tools

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Press off cover from differential.
Remove large circlip.

Fig 2: Pressing Off Ball Bearing From Cover Using Special Tools

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Press off ball bearing from cover.

Fig 3: Pressing Off Axle For Small Differential Bevel Gear Using Special Tools

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Press off axle for small differential bevel gear, shearing off roll pin to do so.
Drive rest of roll pin out of differential bevel gear axle and differential housing.
Remove small differential bevel gears and thrust washer connection.
Swing large differential bevel gears out of side openings of differential housing and remove.