Center Differential
Center DifferentialREMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle.
2) Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly.
3) Remove the extension case assembly.
4) Remove the transfer driven gear.
5) Remove the center differential.
INSTALLATION
1) Install the center differential into transfer case.
2) Install the transfer driven gear.
3) Install the extension case assembly.
4) Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly.
5) Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch.
6) Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Center differential is a non-disassembled part which should not be disassembled. Remove the ball bearing using ST.
NOTE: Do not reuse the ball bearing.
ST 498077300 CENTER DIFFERENTIAL BEARING REMOVER
ASSEMBLY
Install the ball bearing into the center differential assembly.
CAUTION: Do not apply a load in excess of 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 Imp ton).
INSPECTION
1) Bearing
Replace the bearings in the following cases.
^ In case of broken or rusty bearings
^ In case of worn or damaged bearings
^ When the bearings fail to turn smoothly or emit noise in rotation after gear oil lubrication.
^ When bearing has other defects.
2) Center differential
Replace the center differential case assembly if worn or damaged.