Final Drive - Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY










NOTE: The transfer shaft should be removed for differential repair and bearing turning torque checking

1. Remove the differential cover bolts (1).










2. Remove the differential cover (2).










3. Remove the differential bearing retainer bolts (1).










4. Remove the differential bearing retainer (1).










5. Using a plastic hammer, remove extension housing/adapter plate on the right side of the transaxle.

WARNING: Hold onto differential assembly to prevent it from rolling out of housing.

6. Use Puller Set 5048 (2), 5048-3 Collets (3), and L-4539-2 Button (1) to remove the differential bearing cone on the extension housing side.










7. Install Puller Set 5048 (1), 5048-4 Collets (3), and L-4539-2 Button (1) to the differential bearing cone on the bearing retainer side.










8. Remove the differential bearing cone on the bearing retainer side.










9. Install Special Jaw Set L-4518 and Remover 6062A (1), onto the differential bearing race from the extension housing.










10. Remove the differential bearing race from the bearing retainer (2).










11. Remove ring gear-to-differential case bolts (4) and floating pinion shaft retainers (2).










12. Separate ring gear (2) from differential case (1).










13. Separate differential cover (1) from case (2) using suitable screwdrivers at position.










14. Lift support (1) from case (2).










15. Remove side gear thrust washer (1).










16. Remove side gear (1).










17. Remove pinion shaft (1).










18. Remove pinion gears (1) and tabbed washers (2).










19. Remove differential side gear (1).










20. Remove side gear thrust washer (1).
21. Inspect all components for excessive wear.