Removal

REMOVAL




1. Remove drain plug (1) and drain fluid into container suitable for reuse.
2. Install drain plug and torque to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





3. Remove twelve axle cover-to-housing bolts (1) and remove cover (2) with a suitable screwdriver.




4. Install Spreader Adapter Plates (1), Tool 9226, as shown. Adapters contain two hole patterns and are labeled accordingly.




5. Mount Spreader W-129-B (1) into bench vise. Install axle assembly to spreader and secure with nuts 9226-2.




6. Using suitable torque wrench (1), measure and record rear axle assembly total turning torque.




7. Using suitable screwdriver (1), remove both axle seals (2).




8. Set up Dial Indicator Set C-3339-A to measure housing spread as shown.




9. Spread axle housing no more than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.).





NOTE: The differential side bearing snap rings are select-fit, and control ring gear backlash and differential side bearing preload. It is important to return original snap rings to their original position.

10. Using suitable snap ring pliers (2), compress and remove differential side bearing snap rings (1). Identify and tag for proper reuse.




11. Back off Spreader W-129-B (1) to relax tension on housing.




12. Measure snap ring thickness and record for future use.




13. Install Removal/Installation Arbor 9522 (1) into one side of housing and push inward to release differential side bearing cup (2) from opposite side. Repeat for other bearing.




14. Remove differential assembly from axle housing.

NOTE: If difficulty removing differential is encountered due to interference with Spreader W-129-B and Spreader Adapter Plates 9226, remove axle from spreader and adapter plates from axle to facilitate removal.