Differential Case Disassemble

Differential Case Disassemble

Special Tools

* 6-9607346 - Sensor Ring Gear Puller

* J-810704 - Steering Column Center Bar Puller

* J-810721 - Axle Shaft Seal Remover Support Base

* R-0006749 - Support Base

* R-0407011 - Bearing Race Remover

* R-0007761 - Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers

* S-9407195 - Pinion Gear Case Bearing Installer

* T-9804678 - Speed Sensor Reluctor Wheel Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools F13-5/F15-5/F17-5 (M26) - Manual Transmission.





1. Remove the front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from the front differential bearing adjuster (2).





Note:
Do not interchange outer and inner races respectively when re-using tapered roller bearings.

2. Remove the front differential bearing race (1) from the front differential bearing adjuster using the R-0007761 - handle (2), R-0407011 - remover (3), and the J-810721 - support base (4).





3. Remove the ring front wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel (1) using the 6-9607346 - puller (2), S-9407195 - installer (3), and the T-9804678 - remover (4).





4. Remove the front differential bearing assemblies (3) using the J-810704 - puller (1) and R-0006749 - support base (2).





5. Place a mark (3) on the differential and the differential ring gear for realigning parts during assembly in case both components are reused.

6. Remove the front differential ring gear bolts (1) and the front differential ring gear (2).





7. Remove the pinion gear shaft retaining washers (1) and the front differential pinion gear shaft (2).

8. Remove the front differential pinion gears (3) and side gears (4).

9. Remove the front differential pinion and side gear thrust washer (5).