Removal

REMOVAL





NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matched gear.

1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case (1) in a vise with soft metal jaw.
3. Remove bolts holding ring gear (2) to differential case.
4. Drive ring gear from differential case with a dead-blow hammer (3).




5. Hold flange (1) with Holder 6719A and remove flange nut and washer.
6. Remove flange (1) from pinion shaft with Puller C-452 (2).




7. Remove pinion from the housing with dead-blow hammer (1).
8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a seal pick.
9. Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pinion bearing.




10. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover C-4345 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).




11. Remove rear bearing cup with Remover C-4307 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).




12. Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion (3).




13. Remove rear pinion bearing with Puller/Press C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-47 (3).
14. Remove depth shims from the pinion shaft and record the shims thickness.