Disassembly

Fig. 18, Clutch & differential housing components:

Refer to Fig. 18 for disassembled view of clutch and differential housing assemblies and for special tool usage application.
A hydraulic press, tools J-6125, J-8092, J-23907, J-35824, J-36029, J-36032, J-36037, J-36038, J-37107-1 and J-37107-2 are required to conduct the following procedure. Also, remove bearings and bushings only if there is evidence of damage or a mate part is being replaced.

1. Remove bolts (179) and retainer (178).
2. Remove race (56) using tools J-36038 and J-23907 (view A, Fig. 18).
3. Remove bolts (159), washers (160), spacer (161) and plate (162).
4. Remove bolt (18) and guide (19).
5. Remove axle seal (23).
6. Remove race (76) and shim (73) using tools J-26941 and J-23907.
7. Remove seal (164).
8. On models with external clutch release only, remove bushing (163) using tool J-36037 (view B, Fig. 18).
9. On models with internal clutch release only, remove bolt (214), then tap on clutch fork finger lightly to drive out upper bearing (217).
10. Remove clutch shaft (165) or (216).
11. On models with external clutch release only, remove bushing (177) using tools J-36032 and J-23907 (view C, Fig. 18).
12. On models with internal clutch release only, install tool J-37107-2 into bearing. Drive tool J-37107-1 through tool J-3107-2 and bearing case. Screw tool J-37107-1 into bearing case and slide hammer out. Remove bearing (217) (view C, Fig. 18).
13. Remove bearing sleeve assembly (21) using tool J-35824 and hydraulic press (view B, Fig. 18).
14. Remove bushing (176) using tool J-36029 (with small end of 2nd adapter into bushing).
15. Remove drain plug (79) and washer (80).
16. Remove breather assembly (166).

Inspection
Inspect all components for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace worn and/or damaged components as required.