Limited Slip Differential Disassemble

Limited Slip Differential Disassemble

Tools Required
J45709 Limited Slip Differential Overhaul Kit - Dana 248

1. Remove the ring gear.
2. Remove the differential side bearings, if necessary.





3. Using a brass drift, remove the pinion shaft roll pin.
4. Remove the pinion shaft.





5. Install the J45709-4 into a vise.
6. Install the differential case assembly on to the J45709-4.





7. Install the J45709-3 (2) onto the lower differential side gear and the J45703-2 (1) through the differential case as shown.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





8. Compress the side gear clutch packs using the J45709-2 (1) against the J44509-2 (2).

Tighten
Tighten the J45709-2 to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).





9. Remove the pinion gear thrust washers,

If the pinion gear thrust washers cannot be removed, continue to tighten the J 45709-2 as necessary until the pinion gear thrust washers can be removed.





10. Use the J45709-1 (1) to rotate the differential.

Important: Only Loosen the J45709-2 until the differential case can be rotated.

11. While holding the J 45709-1 (1), turn the forcing screw of the J 45709-2 (3) counterclockwise to relieve the tension of the clutch disc packs against the differential case.
12. Once the tension between the clutch disc packs and the differential case has been relieved, rotate the differential case using the J 450709-1.





13. Remove the differential pinion gears.
14. Remove the J45709-2 (1).
15. Remove the J45709-3 (3).
16. Remove the differential side gears and clutch disc pack assemblies.

Important: Before removing the clutch packs, note their position and arrangement.

15. Remove the upper clutch pack.
16. Remove the lower clutch pack.