Disassembly and Assembly

DIFFERENTIAL

DISASSEMBLY





1. Rotate one pinion gear (2) with thrust washer (3) to the differential window (1) and remove gear and thrust washer.





2. Rotate remaining pinion gear (3) with thrust washer (2) to the differential window (1) and remove gear and washer.





3. Remove differential side gears (1) (2) and thrust washers.

ASSEMBLY





NOTE: If same gears and thrust washers are being used, install them into their original locations.

1. Lubricate all differential components with axle lubricant.
2. Install differential side gears (2) and thrust washers through differential window (1).





3. Install first pinion gear (3) with thrust washer into differential window (1) and side gears (2). Rotate pinion gear into the case.





4. Install remaining pinion gear (2) and thrust washer (3). Rotate gears to align hole in the pinion gears with hole in the differential case.





5. Slide pinion shaft (1) into the case and through the pinion gears (3) to align the gears.