Removal

Standard Differential / Rear Axle - 8 1/4 inch


REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove fill hole plug from the differential housing cover.
3. Remove differential housing cover and drain from the housing.
4. Clean the housing cavity with a flushing oil, light engine oil or lint free cloth. Do not use water, steam, kerosene or gasoline for cleaning.
5. Remove the axle shafts.

NOTE: Side play resulting from bearing races being loose on case hubs requires replacement of the differential case.







6. Mark the differential housing and bearing caps for installation reference (Fig. 28).
7. Remove bearing threaded adjuster locks from each bearing cap.
8. Loosen bearing cap bolts, them loosen the threaded adjusters with Wrench C-4164.
9. Hold the differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.
10. Remove the differential case.

NOTE: Tag bearing cups and threaded adjusters location, for installation reference.