Differential

DIFFERENTIAL

REMOVAL
1. The transaxle must be removed to gain access to and service the differential assembly.
2. Disassemble transaxle and remove differential.

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove differential side bearings. Set up Puller Set 5048 (1), with Remover 8926 (2).





2. Using suitable socket and wrench, remove differential side bearing(s).





3. Remove pinion shaft (9), and remove all pinion gears (7), side gears (6), and thrust washers (8).
4. Remove twelve (12) differential ring gear-to-case bolts (1). Remove differential ring gear (2) from case.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install differential pinion and side gears with washers to case. Install pinion shaft. Pinion shaft is retained by ring gear.





2. Install differential ring gear. Install and torque twelve (12) ring gear-to-case bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
3. Install differential to arbor press bed.
4. Press on differential side bearing(s) (3) using Installer 8953 (2) mounted onto Handle C-4171(1). Press until bearing bottoms on case.

INSTALLATION
1. Differential installation is part of the transaxle assembly process. Be sure to use the same differential shim that was removed upon disassembly.