Front Differential Assembly
Front Differential AssemblyREMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle.
2) Remove the transfer case with extension case assembly.
3) Remove the transmission case.
4) Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly.
5) Remove the main shaft assembly.
6) Remove the differential assembly.
NOTE:
^ Be careful not to confuse the right and left roller bearing outer races.
^ Be careful not to damage the retainer oil seal.
7) Remove the differential side retainers using ST.
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
NOTE:
WRENCH ASSY (ST 499787000) can also be used.
8) Remove the bearing outer race from transmission case.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
1) Install the bearing outer race to transmission case.
NOTE:
Apply transmission gear oil to the outer periphery of bearing outer race.
2) Install the differential side retainers using ST.
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
3) Install the bearing outer race to transmission case.
4) Install the differential assembly.
NOTE:
Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
5) Install the main shaft assembly.
6) Install the drive pinion shaft assembly.
7) Install the transmission case.
8) Install the transfer case with extension case assembly.
9) Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle.