Disassembly

Fig. 1 Disassembled view of rear drive axle:

Fig. 2 Disassembled view of front drive axle:

Fig. 3 Removing differential gear case:

CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL

Gear Assembly Removal

1. Remove lock plate, then remove side bearing nut using tool No. MB990201.
2. Remove the bearing cap (carrier cap), using the wooden handle of a hammer so the gears and other parts will not be damaged, remove the gear case assembly.

Fig. 4 Removing side bearings:

3. Using puller C-293-P and adapter C-293-39 for A-type differential or MB990723 for B type, pull off differential side bearing. On A type, right and left bearings and shims should be marked for identification for reassembly.
4. Pry up the ring gear retaining bolt locking washers and loosen the bolts in a diagonal sequence, then remove ring gear.
5. Drive out the pinion shaft knock pin from the ring gear, using a long punch, then pull out the pinion shaft, and the pinion and the side gears with the spacers. The removed side gears and spacers, right and left, should be kept separate for identification during reassembly.