Removal and Installation

Front Differential Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly.
3. Remove transmission case.
4. Removes drive pinion shaft assembly. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly.
5. Remove main shaft assembly.





6. Remove differential assembly.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to confuse right and left roller bearing outer races.
^ Be careful not to damage retainer oil seal.





7. Remove differential side retainers using ST.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

INSTALLATION
1. Install differential side retainers using ST.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY





2. Install differential assembly.

NOTE:
^ Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
^ Wrap the left and right splines sections of axle shaft with vinyl tape to prevent scratches.

3. Install main shaft assembly.
4. Install drive pinion assembly.
5. Install transmission case.
6. Install transfer case with extension case assembly.
7. Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle.